Power conditioners...how much of a difference?

[Eddie]

I was curious if anybody here uses power conditioners...if yes which one (make/model/cost) and how much of a difference do you hear with them?

I mean, is this comparable to people claiming to hear a big difference with exotic cables or is there more scientific substance behind it? Are there certain areas of the country, or certain types of housing/neighborhoods which have a greater need for a p-c?

Quinn mentioned hearing a difference using a cheap eBay one with his digital JVC receiver; I just have an analog Marantz (5400).

[curtis]

I have an older version of one of these:
http://www.tripplite.com/products/pr...?productID=228

I did not notice any change in audio...but video did seem to get nicer.

[Quinn]

I hear no difference now with the Audio Refinement Complete that I replaced the JVC with.

[Eddie]

I hear no difference now with the Audio Refinement Complete that I replaced the JVC with.

I imagine the ARC has such high-quality electrical components that it probably doesn't need a power conditioner...whew that must be a nice setup, though I quite enjoyed your old JVC.

Do you hear a big improvement over the JVC? I remember you said the JVC was a bit "dry and analytical."

[BillS]

Eddie,

I have a Monster HTPS-7000 Power Conditioner. I paid $800 for it and I am very happy so far. I run my Denon AVR-5700 Receiver and several pieces of audio and video gear through it and I must say, picture and audio was noticebly improved. As I live in Central Florida, surge supression is very important to me as we have frequent lightning strikes and storms. There is ongoing debate on the net about the value and necessity of Power Conditioners for Home Theater application. For me, I have piece of mind and enhanced audio and video to enjoy.....

Just my 2 cents, of course, your mileage may vary.

Bill

[Eddie]

$800, ouch!!! I was hesitating at spending 1/8th that much, LOL.

So you think specific climate conditions is one of the main reasons for getting a p-c? I don't think we get that many electrical storms here in the Houston area, maybe someone will correct me on that... But isn't that what a surge suppressor and battery backup is for?

[Eddie]

I was looking at this one, but for that price I want to make sure it's going to make a significant difference:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...mp&dcaid=15890

Supposedly Belkin is known for good power-management type equipment...

If the p-c is unnecessary I'll just get this for surge protection and backup:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...mp&dcaid=15890