kevinmi Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'm looking to upgrade my power conditioner to a unit that regulates the incoming voltage to a more steady level, since winters in Michigan can cause a little havoc sometimes. I'm running tube equipment, which I understand to be susceptible to tube bias fluctuations if the incoming voltages aren't steady. I'm looking at Furman , Panamax and APC units. Any advice/ experience you could throw my way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 All three of those brands are well regarded. Just depends on your budget, outlet requirements and unit specs. I use both Furman and Panamax. I do have an isolated circuit in my music space for my audio gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/compprotection/home-audio/audio-components/power-protection/1.html These seem to be pretty good prices for Panamax. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I don't use anything but not saying not too. Generally the 120 volt AC power coming in is very clean until there is a thunderstorm or intermittent outage which then can reak havoc with poorly designed power supplies. The best power supplies in my experience were manufactured by Western Electric for radar equipment with (5) 5r4's in parallel which nailed the output voltage regardless of what the input voltage did. I view most solid state power supplies very dimly (That means they suck) and that includes TV's, AVR's, and the like. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'll second the dedicated outlet, great idea. I'm still rocking an older monster unit that has been working forever. Audio gear and computer plugged in, amps straight to the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I plug everything into the Furman Elite 15 except TV. Live on a hill and get nasty near by lightening strikes every 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I use a PS Audio Power Plant Premiere. Not in production anymore but there’s usually one hanging out on audiogon. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimalmo Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Monster HTPS 7000 that I won in a drawing nearly 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 APC. To me it's just a glorified power strip. I use it mainly for convenience not because I think it improves anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I have a dedicated 30A (inadequate) circuit for my audio gear, but use no power conditioner. At common listening levels, all 3 power amps play for 30+ seconds after power off. I think that is enough power supply that a conditioner is a waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 At common listening levels, all 3 power amps play for 30+ seconds after power off. Maps straight to wall. If you prefer to use a conditioner, make sure the unit will support the current draw of thd gear plugged into it..... Seems that yours does not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Using an APC H10 ... probably 10+ years old and no problems. (And Florida electric power is horrible ) Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco-d-gama Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I had a PS Audio conditioner in-line for awhile. They employ a huge and heavy toroidal coil to even out variances in line currents and they do work and will make a noticeable difference where currents vary. When I got my Accuphase amp it came with a line conditioner built in and I removed the other unit. ‘‘Twas then that I noticed how silent my equipment was when sitting idle. The PS conditioner has a very soft transformer hum that was a permanent part of the background room noise because it was always powered up. Listen for this as you shop for product. I do still own the power conditioner. We use it in our stained glass work for the same reason - everything runs consistently. It will even accommodate short power outages as the transformer acts as one big capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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