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Best Line conditioner under $1000 used

I am moving into a smaller house. My exsisting house has a dedicated circuit for my system. I will need to use a power conditioner for a while at the new house. I say that without knowing. I assume I need a power conditioner at the new house. It is 100 years old. I guess I am asking what my choices are. Will I benefit from a line regulator/ power conditioner or something. I have been looking at the Monster AVS2000 sig series. Looks like a real nice product.
I have done some reading and find that these items tend to add a signature to the sound. Not to sure I am happy about that. Any input?
Thanks, Scott
scottht
rosstaman
455 posts
 
For a thousand bucks, you should be able to have an electrician install a few dedicated lines. It might be worth looking into as a better alternative than a line regulator or power conditioner; and it will last much longer.
scottht OP
398 posts
 
I guess that is my big question. Would it just be in my best interest to avoid all of this in the first place and run a dedicated circuit? Do these devices really effect the sound that much? It wouldn't take me but a half a day to run the circuit. But I was thinking that there could be some benefit from using such a device. If they all effect the sound somehow, there might be one with a positive effect and provide the needed safety needed.
Well?
Scott
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I say get a couple of those used Audio Magic devices They can be had for 400 or so; used.---You'll need 2 because they have only 1 duplex.
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kr4
3,651 posts
 
Run the dedicated line(s) and then see if you need to add anything. I experienced much improvement in the sound after doing so in our 100year+ old house. After all, conditioners are only needed to correct something on the AC.

BTW, while you are at it, make sure you have or put in a whole-house surge/lightning protector.

Kal
kw6
691 posts
 
Hi,

PS Audio power plants or Inouye. Also API Ultra models (or anything with balanced transformer common mode noise reduction).

Good luck!
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