I recommend an Audioquest Powerquest 2....short money and it's designed to protect your gear from surges etc. It's a piece that "financially" fits your current rig. It offers protection. As others have said, you'll have to spend pretty substantial dough if you want "better sound" from a conditioner and there are many approaches to this. IMO spend your money on room acoustics first but put in something to protect your gear. A whole house surge protector mounted in the service box is a great first step.
Power Conditioners
I have about $5,000 invested in a 2 channel stereo setup. Marantz PM7000N integrated receiver, Canton Chrono SL596 speakers, Rega P6 table, blue jeans Canare 4S11 cables. Is it worth it to buy a cheap power conditioner/protector like this
https://www.musicdirect.com/power/furman-pst-8-d-digital-power-station or this
https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/power-conditioners/products/pangea-quattro-power-center
Will I be able to hear a difference/is my equipment sensitive enough to notice a difference; or will a typical surge protector suffice? Otherwise, will it be a waste of money to spend money on a low priced conditioner?
Thanks!
Will I be able to hear a difference/is my equipment sensitive enough to notice a difference; or will a typical surge protector suffice? Otherwise, will it be a waste of money to spend money on a low priced conditioner?
Thanks!