While I found two power conditioners I tried detrimental to the sound of my system, I would strongly recommend that anyone plug into a surge protector, especially if you live in an area with frequent storms. I think anyone on this site has more than enough invested in their equipment to want to protect it. You aren't always going to be home to unplug your gear when the storms come along...
Removing power conditioner...
So after a couple years of just assuming my system was better with a power conditioner in it vs none, I took mine out for a quick test and was suprised at how different it was. I think I like it better without.
However, it occurred to me that I would have an issue as one of the benefits of the conditioner was that it provided many outlets for all my components.
For those of you in the 'better without a conditioner' camp, do you use any sort of power-bar or similar item to plug in all your components?
I have a dedicated 20amp circuit for audio, but only one outlet.
Thanks in advance.
However, it occurred to me that I would have an issue as one of the benefits of the conditioner was that it provided many outlets for all my components.
For those of you in the 'better without a conditioner' camp, do you use any sort of power-bar or similar item to plug in all your components?
I have a dedicated 20amp circuit for audio, but only one outlet.
Thanks in advance.