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PS Audio Ultimate Outlet

post #1 of 11
5/7/05 at 1:27am
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Would this thing be overkill for my computer and monitor?
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post #2 of 11
5/7/05 at 1:45am
It depends. If all you want is surge protection, it is overkill. If you are buying one to improve your computer audio with power conditioning - maybe it is worth it, but I wouldn't buy one for computer audio myself. Better to use one with a higher end CD player/headphone amp. I have one for my main stereo and like it a lot.

Just my 2 cents. It may depend on how high you are aiming for quality with your computer setup, but computer audio is inherently limited IMO.
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post #3 of 11
5/7/05 at 10:16am
Overkill.

Go with a solid surge-supressor from APC.
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post #4 of 11
5/7/05 at 12:14pm
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I already have a surge protector from APC. But the surge protector offers nothing in the way of power conditioning, which is what I'm looking for.
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post #5 of 11
5/7/05 at 1:55pm
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Originally Posted by Jigglybootch
I already have a surge protector from APC. But the surge protector offers nothing in the way of power conditioning, which is what I'm looking for.
I don't see a big downside to trying it.

I have an Ultimate Outlet for my audio equipment, but, to be honest, I haven't even considered using it for my computer. I have always had good quality PSU's that would make the benefits of the UO redundant.

As for the monitor, that could be a worthwile experiment.
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post #6 of 11
5/7/05 at 2:07pm
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Originally Posted by riffer
I have an Ultimate Outlet for my audio equipment, but, to be honest, I haven't even considered using it for my computer. I have always had good quality PSU's that would make the benefits of the UO redundant.
I would think that power conditioning in combination with a high quality PSU would be better.
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post #7 of 11
5/7/05 at 2:16pm
For all you noobs,all UPS have a basic single or double layer of power filtering.
We had two whole chapters in Electronic Devices and Circuits regarding power conditioners and UPS.
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post #8 of 11
5/7/05 at 3:07pm
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Originally Posted by ]|[ GorE
For all you noobs,all UPS have a basic single or double layer of power filtering.
We had two whole chapters in Electronic Devices and Circuits regarding power conditioners and UPS.
Being that I am an EE, I resent being called a "noob."
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post #9 of 11
5/8/05 at 4:47am
Okay, sorry for calling all Electrical and Electronic Engineers here n00bs.
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post #10 of 11
5/8/05 at 12:05pm
how about picking up a OneAC line conditioner on ebay? They are very popular around here, as a search will show. This is a good thread about it. I have to confess I could not hear any sonic improvement after installing mine (a CP1107), but it is a very solid piece of equipment!
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post #11 of 11
5/8/05 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by Jigglybootch
Would this thing be overkill for my computer and monitor?
It's my understanding PS Audio sources those specially from Hubbel. You can pick up a hospital grade Hubbel with isolated ground for less than hals the PS price and have 90% of the features. Such an outlet would provide some benefits.
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