power conditioner (1 Viewer)

[ChampN252]

So, I've read about power conditioner and my brother swears by them. Are they worth the price and what's a good moderately priced unit? It'll be a while before I can buy one, but i'll say between $200-$500. Best value, just not pure price

 

[schan1269]

Best value is a UPS intended for HT, although computer UPS work fine anyway.With most UPS, power conditioning is a byproduct.

 

[ChampN252]

I didn't realize that and I'm a computer guy. I need to do my research. Well actually, I've seen some conditioners that do that as well, so makes sense

 

[schan1269]

Yeah, except "power conditioning" is a buzzword adding to cost.It is like(not making this up) this cassette adapter(remember those??) I saw at a local thrift store. The same adapter in two different packages. The "works with Apple" one cost $5 more. The product number added an A at the end.

 

[ChampN252]

Monoprice sells their own that listed under UPS and it priced great. I saw one for $1300 and almost pooped

 

[Northgun]

I purchased a Rocket Fish power conditioner. After trying it out I went out and bought two more to give as gifts to my home theater buddies who also loved it. I hear a difference in my system. I believe this is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-RF-HTS120-8-Outlet-Protection-Filtering/dp/B005LI7DM4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377645833&sr=8-1&keywords=rocketfish+power+conditioner. That is a very good price for it.

 

[ChampN252]

Cool. The monoprice one seems okay. I'm looking for better. Thanks