Need inexpensive power line conditioner guidance.
Thanks to all that helped with my outlet issues. The Hubbell 8300 made such a difference in my super el cheapo spare bedroom system that I am now seeking guidance on a power line conditioner. Keep in mind that both integrated amp and turntable cost $150.00 each or less and total current outlay is around $1500.00, so it may very well be that money is better spent on other issues. Currently (pun intended) I need three more plugs than the duplex offers so I plug the amp directly to one of the outlets in the duplex and into the other one I use a Radio Shack 4 outlet power strip. Before the laughter stops, this is the old style all-aluminum strip with circuit breaker and no conditioning. It is 15 amp, 1575 watt rated; the cord that comes out of it is quite large and it seemed to sound better than an Adcom Ace 515 that I compared it to. Goal in this upgrade is to first have darker backgrounds and second more dynamics and resolution. The choices are:
1) Knock up a Bob Crump style cable with a Hubbel 4 plex outlet on the end.
2)Psychicanimal has generously suggested a ONEAC computer PLC. This is a transformer coupled unit with captive power cord. Is any one else using these in audio applications? These two are price appropriate to the system, cost around $40.00, or less either way.
3) Monster HTS 2000 or Audio Power Industries Power Pack 2. These would be a stretch at less than $125.00 each but well worth it if they would give a greater level of performance than the other options.
4) Forget it. Keep the Rat Shack rig. The system just isn't far enough along and/or the budget is not sufficient to work in this area. Buy the latest CD by __________ (insert favorite act) and a cold beer, or maybe new interconnects and be done with it.
A dedicated line is not an option BTW. Thanks for all of your help. Please feel free to weigh in with any and all ideas. I would also suggest that everyone try to put together a second system of modest means; it's a lot more fun and, in some ways, requires greater discipline.
Marty
1) Knock up a Bob Crump style cable with a Hubbel 4 plex outlet on the end.
2)Psychicanimal has generously suggested a ONEAC computer PLC. This is a transformer coupled unit with captive power cord. Is any one else using these in audio applications? These two are price appropriate to the system, cost around $40.00, or less either way.
3) Monster HTS 2000 or Audio Power Industries Power Pack 2. These would be a stretch at less than $125.00 each but well worth it if they would give a greater level of performance than the other options.
4) Forget it. Keep the Rat Shack rig. The system just isn't far enough along and/or the budget is not sufficient to work in this area. Buy the latest CD by __________ (insert favorite act) and a cold beer, or maybe new interconnects and be done with it.
A dedicated line is not an option BTW. Thanks for all of your help. Please feel free to weigh in with any and all ideas. I would also suggest that everyone try to put together a second system of modest means; it's a lot more fun and, in some ways, requires greater discipline.
Marty