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Will a Power Conditioner Help?

I am setting up a new home theatre system and need some advice. When I was remodeling my apartment I ran a heavy power line under the hardwood and put an outlet in the floor (don't ask - my TV works as a room divider), and have been using this outlet for: TV, DVD player, computer, and the A/V receiver. This may seem like a lot, but now I think I may be having a real problem - I decided to go to separates, so will have a pre/pro and a 200W*7 amp instead of the receiver. Something makes me think that one power outlet to run all these devices is not enough. Will a power conditioner help? Thanks!
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alrau1
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Serus,

As a former LC-1800 owner, I have to vote against it. The voltage regulation is accomplished by switching transformer taps in 12 volt steps. What this meant was that, for example, if my line voltage of 120 volts went up to 122 volts, the LC-1800 put out 110 volts. I vote no on this one, especially if (like me) you own tube amps without regulated power supplies.
Not only is it a poor design in that regard, but it also doesn't sound very good in my opinion.
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alrau1
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Serus,

Just one correction: unless Tripplite redesigned the LC-1800 since I bought mine over 10 years ago, the tranny is NOT toroidal. It is a true transformer, with separate primary and secondary windings, though, not an autoformer (a single winding and no isolation).
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