[Tridacnid]

I would like some help buying a surge protector for my coming Little Dot MKIII and Magnavox CD player (from the stoneage). I know absolutely nothing, so any help would be appreciated.

I'm just looking for one in the 30-40 USD range.
I did find this thread, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...urge+Protector but I couldn't really find anything in my range (the guy has a set up that costs way more than mine does).

Thanks,
Tridacnid

 

[Tridacnid]

Forgot to mention that I have an APC battery backup that I have been using for whatever random plug-ins that I have. It is kind of old, and I don't know if it past its useful life. Is there a way for me to tell?

Thanks

 

[Tridacnid]

I've done a little more reading, and have found some posts where people say to avoid MOVs. I know that they are standard in common surge protectors, but are they really that bad?

Thanks

 

[Bootleg]

Panamax

 

[Tridacnid]

Like this one?
http://www.amazon.com/PANAMAX-M4-EX-...958929&sr=1-27

 

[Bootleg]

that'll work...but something like this would be better (but out of your budget)

http://www.panamax.com/products.cfm?...il&id=275&ly=h

 

[Tridacnid]

Yeah, I'm just getting my first set up going, and once I invest in much more expensive equipment, I will look in that range. Thanks Bootleg.

Does anyone else support the Panamax recommendation?

 

[Prozakk]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/search...archid=5217875

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...otector+review

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=ut...ector%20review

Search can be your friend...

(I use tripplite BTW)

 

[Bootleg]

By the way, a good Panamax can be found new on ebay for about $200...but without a warranty.

The Panamax powerstrip you posted should do fine for you and is definitely better than a wal-mart special.

 

[Tridacnid]

Thanks guys. from the way it looks, I may just get the Panamax, because I don't need a crazy good Power conditioner/surge protector at the moment.

Thanks again,
Tri

 

[Prozakk]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...otector+review

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=ut...ector%20review

^^^^^Read before taking a couple of people's advice. You'll be glad you did!

 

[OverlordXenu]

Just get a cheap APC surge protector. And, you're supposed to replace the battery ina battery backup every 18 months, or they could be dangerous to use.

 

[Tridacnid]

I know what you mean Prozakk, but reading through a billion reviews just isn't worth it for me. All I want is something to make sure my LD MK III doesn't get burnt.

I will delay my order for another day to read as many of those reviews as I can take.

Thanks,
Tri

 

[Prozakk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tridacnid /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know what you mean Prozakk, but reading through a billion reviews just isn't worth it for me. All I want is something to make sure my LD MK III doesn't get burnt. I will delay my order for another day to read as many of those reviews as I can take. Thanks, Tri

Good luck.

IMO Panamax is ok, but just only ok. When I researched I ended up buying Tripplite. I wanted Monster's signature surge protector and voltage regulator, but the price was just toooooooooooo high.

I bought this for $120 with shipping a couple years ago:
http://www.tripplite.com/products/pr...productID=2812

And I use this for my sub (since far away from my components):
http://www.tripplite.com/products/pr...m?productID=96
If I remember right it, was in your budget.

 

[Tridacnid]

I think I am going to go with this one instead of the Panamax, because it has a much lower clamping level (140volts), and it has a higher joule rating.

http://www.tripplite.com/products/pr...?productID=100

Found it on Amazon for $35

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