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Sub $1k Power Conditioners? Any Assistance Appreciated...

Hey guys,

I’m not new to the hobby but am getting back in after a decade or so hiatus. Two channel guy looking for a sub $1k power conditioner for my system. Have used multiple PS products in the past and loved them but their offerings today are too rich for my blood at the moment.

I’m seeing a lot of positive reviews on the AQ Niagara line and the 1200 falls into my fiduciary wheelhouse. It seems to me there’s much more movement these days towards plugging the amp directly into the wall vs any sort of power conditioner except the top of the line units, presumably to avoid limiting current. I’m using, at the moment, a Krell S-300i integrated and would prefer the peace of mind of surge protection.

I’ve always liked the component style aesthetic but, of course, performance and value first. Any recommendations aside from the Niagara or is that where I should be looking? I’m not at all adverse to buying used.

Thanks!
cjlundberg

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jbuhl
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I have the Furman ELITE-15 DMi. My power is really stable at house but I just wanted to have the peace of mind with protection in place. I been running this unit for years and its a solid piece of equipment. It’s only been tripped/shutdown twice. Once I came home and it was tripped so not sure what caused it. The other time I was having some work done on the house years ago and crew caused some kind of surge and it tripped. I have done multiple tests with my amp plugged into the wall and the Furman and I notice no degradation by going through the Elite - 15. I think you could purchase any modern Furman product used and if you are not satisfied , easily sell it for not much loss.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa2j3d-furman-elite-15-pfi-open-box-ac-conditioners
Several on EBAY as well
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This just now: In the grocery store down the street and its storming outside. BOOM! grocery store goes dark. I see the registers blink and come back up. I ask how much battery they had for the registers and the response was "about 20 minutes" . I grabbed a gallon of milk and a bag of Chicka Pop and just as I checked out the register goes dark. Headed home in driving rain with all the signal lights either out or flashing red. Fully expected to return home to a darkened home and/or a tripped Furman. Opened the door and I could here the sound system still cranking Radio Paradise. I still amazes me how stable the power is in this 60 year old neighborhood. Even got a fiber trunk at the end of the street :) .
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