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post #16 of 23
11/13/09 at 4:11am
Would these do the job as well? They're built in wall units. All hospital grade goodness.
AC Power Conditioner Wall Plate Orange Hospital Grade A
Aluminum Power Conditioner Wall Plate Hospital Grade S
KING SNAKE KS-II Orange Power Conditioner Wall Plate

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post #17 of 23
11/13/09 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by Elk View Post
My goal is improved SQ and I want at least 2 outlets. I am currently running IMO "a really good power cord" directly into the wall. My thoughts were that when I add a standalone DAC in the near future I could put the amp in one plug and the DAC in the other. It seems that I may need to extend my price range a little. I was really hoping that this thread would introduce me to new products that I was not aware of. It sure has! Those Isolation Transformers were new to me. I'm sure I am not the only one interested in this.

Keep the suggestions coming.
If you do end up with a conditioner, make sure they have isolated banks. You want to keep your analog and digital components separated.
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post #18 of 23
3/22/10 at 9:40pm
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Well I have the DAC so I think I am going to build a couple of those Hammond 193L Filter Chokes into a wood enclosure and use the less expensive PS Audio Power Ports as outlets. It will however have to wait until after canjam because until then every penny is going toward the trip. I'll post results when I have them.
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post #19 of 23
3/23/10 at 9:11am
Furman has many sub $500 power conditioners. I'm using their AC-215 atm, it's main purpose is for video but makes a bigger difference with my audio setup than many other upgrades, and should be good unless you try to run a power amp or subwoofer off it. The cheapest price for many new furman products is northernsound.net when you become a member or ask for a price quote, should be about 45% off. Their PST-8D has isolated analog and digital banks and have more outlets than AC-215 for slightly cheaper. If you want to go above that price range and with isolated banks you have to look at their "prestige" series, ranging from $270-550 with price quote. I doubt you will get much benefit from the added features of the prestige series conditioners though, unless you have a power amp and get one of their conditioners with "power factor".
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post #20 of 23
3/25/10 at 7:15pm
Furman - Elite 15PF - i - Power Conditioner-Audio Advisor

Furman - Elite 15DM i - Power Conditioner-Audio Advisor

PS Audio - AV3000 - Power Center-Audio Advisor

PS Audio - Humbuster III - AC Noise Eliminator-Audio Advisor

Also theres some Power Cond. deals on this page, but also other deals:
Brand-New Gear On Sale-Audio Advisor
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post #21 of 23
3/27/10 at 2:27am
I've been using a Furman PST-8D for a few years and love it. I had a hum coming from my outlet and it completely got rid of it. I don't feel that the sound is degraded at all, if anything the background is blacker and dynamics pop out more. Here's a link if you need it:

Furman - PST 8D -Digital Linear Filtering Power Strip-Audio Advisor
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post #22 of 23
3/27/10 at 3:54am
I've been running all my analog gear off a Furman AR-1215 Voltage Regulator for over 5 years and it's done nothing but provide clean power without a hitch.
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post #23 of 23
3/31/10 at 11:21pm
Thread Starter 
Thanks these links are awesome! I had no idea PS Audio had anything on the level of the AV3000 in that price range.
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