Are PC UPS a Power Conditioning alternative?


Ive been looking into power conditioning for my system. I like the PS Audio Premier - but I am on a budge so I started looking at PC UPS system. First,I know it is no match for top shelf PS Audio. The UPS is only $400 bucks. Duh. Anyway - the idea could have merit at least until I have more money to put into a better solution. This may have been raised before -is there any benefit to using a PC UPS in an audio application? My initial concern is that computers draw relative level power - while amplifiers are very dynamic - so right from the start the design could be compromised in an audio application. Anyway - here is what I am looking at -
http://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/ups-systems/browse-by-category/smart-app-ups/paragon-series/OL1000RMXL2U.html
tominct

Showing 1 response by hotsauce

Most PC oriented UPS supply a square wave, not a sine wave.

My experience with this is they kill dynamics.

If you have one for your computer try it and see for yourself.

I'm now using a PS Audio P-1000, and getting greater dynamics than straght into the wall.

John C.