Power Conditioning on the Cheap

@mitch2  Damn good idea but the cost might not be as affordable as you think.  Running dedicated power line depends on several factors such as electrical needs, distance and whether or not you need to cut into drywall to run new wiring. If extensive work is needed to run wires in your home, the project could cost as much as a few thousand dollars.

Last year I went through a search for a small size power conditioner for my computer and digital audio setup.  The lower level Furman's were okay, but they only had 3 outlets on the rear (6 plugs).  Also, the Furman has a single filter design.  I looked at the Audioquest products, but rejected them because of the silver-plated components.  I ended up getting a PS Audio Dectet.  Review and teardown here:

https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=19276

It has 5 outlets (10 plugs) and actually three separate filters for three high current A/C zones.  It's more like a large power strip similar to the Audioquest, but does not use silver-plated components (if you are critical about that).  And it uses better outlets than the Furman.  Can use any high current power cord for A/C input.  Retail is now $750, but you can sometimes find these used for less.  The PS Audio Dectet worked out great for my scenario.

@lanx0003 

"the cost might not be as affordable as you think...If extensive work is needed to run wires in your home, the project could cost as much as a few thousand dollars."

I agree, everyone's situation is different.  I was fortunate to have commissioned the house construction so I was able to predetermine power distribution and other factors.  Having a basement helps with wire routing and upgrades also.  Some people can only resort to aftermarket products to improve their power so we all do the best we can.  Other than surge protection, it seems many of these products only "clean up" electrical noise if there is a problem to begin with.  So many factors can affect that and I am fortunate to live in an area with underground electric lines and to have dedicated lines and really no power noise issues whatsoever.  I was not this fortunate at all of my former living arrangements.  I currently use an Isoclean 60A3 II Power Conditioner on my front end components and nothing on my amps and preamp - all run from dedicated 20A lines and it works/sounds great.  I am not sure how much benefit the Isoclean provides (if any) but it doesn't seem to hurt and it gives me 6 outlets to run my digital gear from.

FWIW, I’ve tried and researched a number of solutions... even opening them up (or looking at photos of various internals) to see what they’re made of. I don’t have any insane demands from a home theater perspective, Marantz pre-pro, Rotel amp, phono stage, turntable, BD player, sub, and Martin Logans. The APC H10 (which I have used with past incarnations of my home theater) has been an absolute champ. For a shade over $200, it’s feels like an absolute steal. I’ve cracked open alternatives in a similar (and sometimes considerably higher) price range and laughed at the wool companies like Furman are pulling over people’s eyes thanks in part to the fancy chassis and LED displays. One Furman unit I bought (and subsequently returned) was costlier than this particular APC and the chassis was barren and the contents looked like little more than a budget surge strip inside. The H10 may not be much of a looker on the outside, but it’s got it where it counts. https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-AV-1kVA-H-Type-Power-Conditioner-120V/P-H10

Furman makes a lot of units at different price points. The key features that step them up from just a couple of MOV’s in a box:

• LiFT
• SMP

If they don't have this you are right, they are really basic.