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Power strips- too many choices

Out of necessity I need to use a power distributer/ strip.  I am impressed with how many options there are and how varied the reviews of the strips are; even some discussing degradation of the sound.   It seems surge protection would be valuable but cant figure out the other features.  Trying to decide between, Isotek vs Gigawatt vs PS audio.
Don't want to spend too much as there are other cabling needs pending. Further complicating the purchase; I have 7 cords and  at least per the Isotek website it seems that its best to use only one outlet lest resulting in "noise" from the outlier.  ( but isn't the idea of the strip to clean up that "noise") Any suggestions would be appreciated.
mpomerantz
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tuzarupa
65 posts
 
Here is an option I do not see mentioned:

BrickWall : https://www.brickwall.com/
I have three of their units now. First one was for the Hi-Fi. Liked it so much I bought two more for second system and router / modem.
Never failed me - even in the middle of outages during monsoon season (AZ) and when sitting on a wet carpet (long story)

Read the info. on the site. Built very solid. Great value.If you only need a power strip then they have options that can fit your need.

They moved from San Diego to Florida not long ago.
sokogear
1,050 posts
 
Furman elite 15 power conditioner gets my vote - You can get good deals on these used. Has separate banks based on equipment type. Better than a 4 gang box and you don't have to worry about starting a fire or hiring an expensive electrician.

Don't think it improves the sound noticeably, but wasn't that much more than a very good power strip and got some surge protection from power outages. If lightning strikes and my house is on fire, insurance kicks in and I would have to buy new stuff. Would be a major PITA.

For a non-house threatening lightning strike, it's supposed to protect the equipment. Anyone have that experience and it didn't work and did Furman step up and compensate you?
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danvignau
935 posts
 
My amps have regulated power supplies.  Fuses and power strips do not affect the sound.  To be fair, I do have a dedicated 30 amp circuit.  It used to be a washer outlet, but since it has 10 gauge wire, I changed the breaker.
axeis1
272 posts
 
Shunyata. I use a Denali 6000S v.2 
firstonetallguy
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https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2019/04/power-management-for-frugal-audiophiles.html
I bookmarked this page for future reference.  Thanks for the information.
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