The noise filters in power conditioners can have a negative effect on power amps due to current-starving. Some manufacturers use Power Factor (energy reserve) technology to overcome this problem. The Furman Elite-15 PFi is a good example. User reviews have been very good, although Audioholics ran tests and wasn't impressed.
Surge protector or power conditioner?
I know I’m opening up a can of worms here but I’m going to ask anyway. I have been looking at a surge protector/power conditioner, specifically the Furman elite 15pfi or 15dmi. I don’t feel as though I need a “power conditioner” because I don’t notice any emi in my system. I mainly want surge protection. I have read that people have experienced negative results when plugging in their power amp into a power conditioner. Idk how true this is because I have never had a power conditioner before.
My question is, is there any company that makes a quality surge protector similar to the furman elite series (13+ outlets) without the “power conditioning”? Also, is what I have read about people’s amplifiers being restricted due to power conditioners accurate?
My question is, is there any company that makes a quality surge protector similar to the furman elite series (13+ outlets) without the “power conditioning”? Also, is what I have read about people’s amplifiers being restricted due to power conditioners accurate?
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Many have suggested a whole house surge, though it may not sub for some local protection (I'm fuzzy on that). Here's a thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/environmental-potentials-whole-house-surge-protection-can-i-g... |
The Tripp-Lite Spike Cube thread may be of interest... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/tripp-lite-spike-cube |
I have been looking at a surge protector/power conditioner, specifically the Furman elite 15pfi or 15dmi. Very good value-for-money choice. I don’t feel as though I need a “power conditioner” because I don’t notice any emi in my system. You will only notice it once it is removed, and you A - B your system with EMI present vs. without EMI present. Trust me, you WILL notice. :-) I mainly want surge protection. I have read that people have experienced negative results when plugging in their power amp into a power conditioner. Agreed - given the cost of our components, it is wise to protect them. I have not personally noticed anything negative with my amps plugged into a power conditioners (only huge improvements), but many have claimed they have had issues so your concern is well founded. If you are concerned, you should perhaps arrange with a dealer to get a conditioner for a trail period. |
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