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Why not use a PC style UPS?

Most power conditioning systems found for Home Theater seem to be quite pricey. I am most likely very naive to the technical aspects, but it seems to me that a much less costly alternative could be found mated to your computer... an active UPS. Just wondering what I am missing. Thanks in advance for your assistance and insight.

Jeff
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sugarbrie
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You could ruin your gear. Some UPS only produce a "Square wave" electrical signal. Cheaper to make. Computers don't care. You need a good sine wave otherwise your gear may suffer damage.

APC (American Power Conversion) who is one of the largest makers of computer UPS devices is coming out with a Home Theater and Audio line of UPS gear. They had them at CES. They should be available in the spring.. See the link below..

[url]http://www.apc.com/products/apcav/[/url]
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