I'm running the Signature AVS-2000 and HTS-5100 and I'm very satisfied with what I got for the money. I am going to take the next step and run two dedicated 30 amp circuits from the breaker box. I know there are much more expensive units out there but I started with what I could afford. I can honestly say it hasnt made much difference in noise but I never had much of a problem with line noise. I like the idea of stable voltage source and I typically see my line voltage dip from 5 to 15 volts. I can see the AVS-2000 helping out with video when I get it all hooked in. I'm not at a point yet where I can spend thousands on tweaks but I have learned (here) from some of the best that maximizing any "system" is a process of identifying all contributing parts of the system and working to get everything on the same level - the best you can.
I bought both units here from guys that were upgrading to more expensive units. I think that says something. Like most used equipment - I feel I got a lot for my money. I paid about 1/3 of what the units cost new. I agree they seem to have very good build quality and they look good in the rack. If nothing else I can set each outlet to be switched or not and I can power off the entire (or part) of my system with a single press of a button. I can also set a delay for each outlet so they dont come on all at once. I really like that feature. I have an older set of Levinson amplifiers and I've been told that they have issues with long term use of the front power switches. The cost of replacing just one switch far exceeds the price I paid for the line conditioner. How could I go wrong?
I think if I was an apartment dweller and had no way of running dedicated lines this would be a must. I remember the days of someone turning on a vacuum in 210B and hearing a buzz or getting strange pops and clicks from God knows what. I think that would have been a good test ground.
Any apartment dwellers out there running line conditioners? Sure would like to hear your two cents.
I bought both units here from guys that were upgrading to more expensive units. I think that says something. Like most used equipment - I feel I got a lot for my money. I paid about 1/3 of what the units cost new. I agree they seem to have very good build quality and they look good in the rack. If nothing else I can set each outlet to be switched or not and I can power off the entire (or part) of my system with a single press of a button. I can also set a delay for each outlet so they dont come on all at once. I really like that feature. I have an older set of Levinson amplifiers and I've been told that they have issues with long term use of the front power switches. The cost of replacing just one switch far exceeds the price I paid for the line conditioner. How could I go wrong?
I think if I was an apartment dweller and had no way of running dedicated lines this would be a must. I remember the days of someone turning on a vacuum in 210B and hearing a buzz or getting strange pops and clicks from God knows what. I think that would have been a good test ground.
Any apartment dwellers out there running line conditioners? Sure would like to hear your two cents.