Using APC-UPS as a Surge Suppressor Power Conditioner? (1 Viewer)

[Jin E]

Just curious if anyone knows of any Pros/Cons of using a plain Jane APC uninterruptible power supply as a surge suppressor/ line conditioner. Will it introduce any wierd hums/ noises into my system?
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-Jin
My Theater

 

[ThomasW]

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Don't use a UPS for things like power amps or large receivers that draw dynamic amounts of amperes.
They are fine for DVD, CD players, tuners, etc

 

[Rich Kraus]

i use a APC smart 1000 on my system, (everything but the subwoofer/shaker amps) and it works fine. the smart series has a power throughput indicator, and ive rarly go over half with the system running so i dont think im choking it too badly. also check to see that whatever UPS you choose outputs a true sine wave, some dont.
i realize there is some limitation to the ups when used to power a reciever, but i accept these limitations due to the lightning/surge/brownout issues we have here in the lightning capital of the world.
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'Till next time,
Rich (the kite guy)
My DIY audio page!
Use your ashtray please, dont throw um on the street. thanks