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My current setup is as follows:
Dedicated circuit breaker > ~10ft of Romex > outlet > Tripp-Lite Surge Protector/Strip > Isolation Transformer > DAC & Amp
Now, I also have my computer and monitors hooked to the Tripp-Lite strip. I use the isolation transformers because they were inexpensive on eBay and if nothing else, they provide another layer of fuses but, from what I understand, they should also isolate the component that's connected to it and minimize or eliminate DC in the line. I mostly use the Tripp-Lite strip for a convenient on/off switch for the whole setup when I'm away or sleeping. For it's surge value, I'm not too worried about lighting even though I live on the top of a hill with no trees and lightning does happen a decent amount around here.
Anyway, I'll get to my point:
Because of several high-consumption, especially starting up, devices (fridge/freezer, freezer, 2 AC units, water heater, well pump, etc) on the power line, I have been considering a voltage regulator for my computer and audio setup since, in both, I have invested a decent amount of money. In different locations around the house I have notice the lights dim whenever something comes on so I was looking at those APC AVR units but I was hoping for a couple more outlets. I found one of those Perma Power AVR-1200 which, although older, looks like an excellent unit and has almost twice the surge protector rating (and is also recommended from a fellow head-fi'er).
While I know there's a lot of speculation, I have a couple questions:
Would the APC AVR be a better choice?
Is there any disadvantage (in audio) to add the AVR vs going straight to the wall?
Would it be a bad idea to go wall > AVR > isolation transformer > component?
Dedicated circuit breaker > ~10ft of Romex > outlet > Tripp-Lite Surge Protector/Strip > Isolation Transformer > DAC & Amp
Now, I also have my computer and monitors hooked to the Tripp-Lite strip. I use the isolation transformers because they were inexpensive on eBay and if nothing else, they provide another layer of fuses but, from what I understand, they should also isolate the component that's connected to it and minimize or eliminate DC in the line. I mostly use the Tripp-Lite strip for a convenient on/off switch for the whole setup when I'm away or sleeping. For it's surge value, I'm not too worried about lighting even though I live on the top of a hill with no trees and lightning does happen a decent amount around here.
Anyway, I'll get to my point:
Because of several high-consumption, especially starting up, devices (fridge/freezer, freezer, 2 AC units, water heater, well pump, etc) on the power line, I have been considering a voltage regulator for my computer and audio setup since, in both, I have invested a decent amount of money. In different locations around the house I have notice the lights dim whenever something comes on so I was looking at those APC AVR units but I was hoping for a couple more outlets. I found one of those Perma Power AVR-1200 which, although older, looks like an excellent unit and has almost twice the surge protector rating (and is also recommended from a fellow head-fi'er).
While I know there's a lot of speculation, I have a couple questions:
Would the APC AVR be a better choice?
Is there any disadvantage (in audio) to add the AVR vs going straight to the wall?
Would it be a bad idea to go wall > AVR > isolation transformer > component?
