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Power Conditioners---old electrics in my house.

I have been using my trusted Equitech Model Q for the majority of items in my system-----primarily tube amps, pre amps (phono and primary) etc--

In need of some auxiliary pieces for cable input, video input, modem, etc-----have been using inexpensive 
strips, but feel the need to upgrade protection and any possible degradation of signal.

Noise elimination is essential-----seeking to protect signals and avoid degradation of sound.

Have run out of inputs on Equitech.

Thoughts?  One of the Audience products--Forte V 8 has been suggested--but it does not have surge or overload protection--odd.  A number of products on the market.

Suggestions?   I am space limited, so looking for best products in a minimal package.
bluesnbike1954
erik_squires
15,870 posts
 
Here's my thoughts, with specific model recommendations for you.

https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2019/04/power-management-for-frugal-audiophiles.html
gdnrbob
4,417 posts
 
My go to manufacturer is Audioquest.
There was a comparison between AQ and PS Audio in one of the review mags, I forget which one, but the reviewer seemed to feel the AQ Niagra offered much of what the PS Audio conditioner offered, but at a significantly lower price.
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bgodbey
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AQ Niagra 1000 comes recommended by Stereophile recommended components.  Current model is Niagra 1200 for about 1K.
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tuberist
951 posts
 
Blues....I installed an Audioquest Powerquest 2 for the same reasons you described. It's worked out well so far and I didn't spend a ton of money.
dtximages
364 posts
 
When people say "worked out well" what does that mean?  That you feel more protected?  Survived a strong thunderstorm or a power surge?  

I think what we're all interested in here is "does it change the sound for better or worse?"  Does it bleach the sound?  

Many who own the PS Audio Regenerators claim a much more positive effect on the sound than a conditioner that many argue bleaches the sound.
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