Djohnson54, I had similar experience with Furman Elite 20PFi. Over/under voltage protection is non-sacrificial.
What happen??
Had a power surge that shut down 1300 homes, so I unplugged the amp, CD and Noise Harvesters. When power came up I plugged all back in but... the ARC CD 3 Mk 2 didn't come to life not even after using the front panel buttons, changing the PC and retrying for 5-7 mins. After 45 mins. my wife tried plugging something in to check that socket and it worked so, she tried the front panel buttons on the CD with no results, she continued by pressing 1 button at a time and then the Stand By. the 2nd button she pushed the display flashed. So she hit the Stand By and the CD came to life! She called me and I tried making sure by powering down and hit the Stand By and my beloved ARC was alive!! Tried a CD and all seems well now, But, can anyone help me as to what may have happen??? The Unit has ALWAYS comes to life when plugged in, NOT almost an hour later, can someone help?
And now should I have to get a surge protector of some sort? AND IF SO what would be best recommended on a very tight budget?
And now should I have to get a surge protector of some sort? AND IF SO what would be best recommended on a very tight budget?
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Djohnson54 Right now my budget is very tight as I'm recovering from surgery and just don't have the need for anything that has multipul outlets as I'd then have to cut my PCs and have them shortened to contend with cord lengths and I'd much prefer not to have to invest in a nice stand alone that would require what I've already mentioned plus still have to contend with another PC so that leaves me in a quandary. For now if I could find a solution that would be inexpensive but, not sonically harmful that would be my best solution in the short term. Thanks for the recommendation of the Furman, I'll also check out their offerings and see if something might fit me and I'll post later. |
Rsjm80, I understand about the budget. I'm not clear on your reference to multiple outlets. Unless you plan on using a surge protecting outlet(s) as Audiolabyrinth refers to, it would seem that a device with multiple outlets would be necessary. In any case I know that Furman also makes power strips http://www.audioadvisor.com/Power-Line-Strips/products/294/ that are less expensive but I have no experience with those. |
Furman's protection doesn't wear out and it doesn't have internal components that age. You can buy used one if you find a very good deal. One bank of outputs on my Furman are "high current" (still filtered) intended for power amp or sub. I don't hear loss of dynamics with amp plugged into them but others reported loss with some conditioners. |
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