Protecting Gear From Electrical Fluctuations

TortillaSpun

TortillaSpun

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I live in an area (or home) that seemingly has some high voltage fluctuations. Should be getting to the bottom of that this week with a visit from the electric company. Recently I have been in pursuit of a means to protect my gear (whether or not the volatage shifts are minimized, I would like to insure my equipment is getting "clean", protected power). I realize surge protection doesn't always protect gear from local lightning strikes, but surely it has its benefits in more standard AC spike situations. My set up includes a laptop, schiit dac, don allen linestage, accuphase p-300 power amp. I've heard a lot of differing opinions on this topic. Do I go with a Furman power conditioner? Which do I use (Voltage display isn't necessary to me, because I've heard they're not too accurate as it is)? Should I invest in one with a voltage regulator? They're not cheap, and I'm trying to spend under $300. Would a Tripp Lite UPS or isolation transforner be a better choice? I'm a electrical novice, but I do realize a natural sine wave is important. Am I overthinking this whole situation? Would a well built surge protector be just fine? I tend to think the power supply on the accuphase alone would be fine even plugged into the wall if I were to unplug when not in use.

Thanks in advance for any and all input.

Kind regards,
Steve
 
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I use a Panamax 5500 given the issues in the past with the power in rural Georgia. Never had an issue but may have never had issue without it. It makes me feel good that it's there, regardless.
 
Surge protector, or line conditioner.

Get a good quality one.

Adcom and Monster build some entry level "Audiophile" grade line conditioner.

Or depending on your budget, APC builds great surge protectors, some have fault readings as well.

Cool avatar, and welcome to AK.

Kind Regards,
John
 
jobrewer1983 said:
Surge protector, or line conditioner.

Get a good quality one.

Adcom and Monster build some entry level "Audiophile" grade line conditioner.

Or depending on your budget, APC builds great surge protectors, some have fault readings as well.

Cool avatar, and welcome to AK.

Kind Regards,
John
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Thanks! So I'm leaning towards a Furman Pl Plus DMC 15A. I'm wondering if plugging the power amp into this is going to limit its current draw? Should I get a separate surge protector for it?
 
TortillaSpun said:
Thanks! So I'm leaning towards a Furman Pl Plus DMC 15A. I'm wondering if plugging the power amp into this is going to limit its current draw? Should I get a separate surge protector for it?
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Hey TortillaSpun,

I don't know if it will limit the draw, I've not had my hands on the Furmam. You handy with a multimeter? :) this is something you can actually test. I'm courious to know myself. I doubt it will. I would personally use a surge protector on it. The condictioner helps keep clean stable powe flowing, the protector will keep it safe from any spikes in power.

Keying all this up on my phone. Forgive the lack of any grammatical use of the English language. :)

Kind Regards,
John
 
I use an APC H15 for my main system, but I have mostly low incoming voltage to I have light bulbs over 15 years old. I do own an real expensive constant voltage power supply from when I used to build custom machines that ran off of an actual PC. I don't use it because it hums a little bit. But the voltage will never fluctuate with it in use.
 
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