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Gerard Martin

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I have been told surge protectors can
reduce current to high current receivers thus reducing receiver performance. A well known surge protector company said they never heard
of such a thing, what is true and
what would you suggest to protect high
current receivers. Thanks.
 

Brian Perry

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Panamax has stated that all of their traces are capable of carrying more than 15 amps, so there shouldn't be any loss of power.
 

Luis A

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Gerard,
I had two B&K REF220M amps plugged into a Panamax1000+ in my wifes office. One night, just for S&G, I plugged the amps straight into the wall, and WOW. The difference was huge. I also unplugged my kids Denon receiver from their Pmax1000, and the sound opened up quite a bit. The only product I've tried that doesn't "choke" the amp is a PS Audio High Current Ultimate Outlet. I've also heard good things about Richard Gray's Power Company 400S, and the Monster Cable AVS2000 Voltage Stabilizer. Hope this helps.:)
L
http://www.psaudio.com
http://www.richardgrayspowercompany.com
http://www.monstercable.com
 

Marc Rochkind

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Quesiton about the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet: Can I plug in a power strip and then use it for all my equipment?
 

HankM

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Marc,

Yes you can. I would recommend that you get an UO than get a Juice Bar also made by PS Audio. The JB has six Power Port outlets, these are very high quality. I replaced my $2.00 wall duplex with a Power Port. The high current UO is $400 & the JB is $200. In my system I have a UO & a Power Plant 300. PS Audio makes amazing power products.
 

Howard_S

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Now I'm worried. I have most things connected to my Spike Master surge bar. Is it any good? Does it decrease sound quality?
 

HankM

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Howard,

Listen to your system plugged into the SM strip then try listening to it without it. I have had all kinds of power products in my system at one time or another. The safest way is to audition different brands. I first started with a Wood's from Home Depot. I then moved to a Radio Shack strip then to Panamax, Chang Lightspeed, Monster Cable and now I'm very happy with what I got in PS Audio.
 

Howard_S

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But the stuff you're talking about is quite expensive. I can't be better off not protecting my equipment though right?
 

HankM

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There are brands that offer cost effective power conditioning and great sound quality. The Monster Cable HTS 1000 & 2000 get rave reviews for sound quality & protection. Panamax is also highly regarded. Prices are $150 & $200 for the MOnster units.
 

David Judah

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The Monster HTS 2000 & the new Power bar(HTS 2100, I think) has 2 high current outlets especially made for seperate amplifiers--the HTS 1000 does not.

I haven't noticed any clamping down on my Sunfire Cinema Grand or the Adcom 5400 that I use for my sub by the HTS 2000.

DJ
 

Shawn Sefranek

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I have the same question about Amps in my system.

I have an SVS Plus system on order with the Samson S1000.

I’m wondering if I should get a Surge Protector for it.

My other (2) system Amps (Parasound HCA-2003A & B&K Video 5 Sonata) are connected through a Panamax Max1000+.

The rest of my equipment is connected through another Panamax Max1000+ unit.

I’m near the 1,800 Watt A/C maximum for both units so I can’t add the S1000 to one of those.

Shawn S
 

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