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Will a Power Conditioner Help?

I am setting up a new home theatre system and need some advice. When I was remodeling my apartment I ran a heavy power line under the hardwood and put an outlet in the floor (don't ask - my TV works as a room divider), and have been using this outlet for: TV, DVD player, computer, and the A/V receiver. This may seem like a lot, but now I think I may be having a real problem - I decided to go to separates, so will have a pre/pro and a 200W*7 amp instead of the receiver. Something makes me think that one power outlet to run all these devices is not enough. Will a power conditioner help? Thanks!
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serus
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I'm going to create yet another stir in the market... It sure would help. Get yourself several dedicated Tripplite or Powevar line conditioner/filter units, such as the Tripplite LC1200 and LC1800.
Use one for digital sources only. Use a second one for TV only. Personally I'd run the computer on another unit and the preamp on yet another unit. Power amps should go directly to the outlet.
This structure isolates noise in specific areas of the system(s) in the same room. Resist the temptation to use all 6 outlets on any of these units... They're cheap and probably a best buy for most systems!
serus
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Alrau1, thanks for adding details about mode of operation of the LC-1800. What I like about it (and many similar units) is the noise rejection by means of a toroidal transformer. It works wonders for digital!
You'll also notice that I specifically said to NOT connect a power amplifier through this gadget. It does limit current which is an issue with high power units.
I guess I don't encounter large voltage fluctuations, so I haven't noticed erratic behavior. Like I said, there are other units and i'm sure that some of these do not switch taps but just filter the noise through a magnetic circuit. These are much more effective than some pathetic implementations with lots of LEDs and a digital display on the front panel...
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