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I have pedestrian 'phile gear, but have noticed improvement in sonics/video image comparing straight into the wall/using the pooh poohed Monster strip.
It took a hit, saved the rig and now dead. I've read conflicting reviews
so I'm hesitant to fork over twice the dough for essentially the same protection and would like to hear from users who have gone down the same path. Or, maybe I will just try and take the hit on shipping if I send it back and get another Monster?
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I use both a Brick Wall in one system and a HTS-2000 in the other. The BW will perform some filtering and conditioning duties as well as protect the system from a major zap (and you will not need to toss it due to bad MOVs).
I can't compare sound differences because I am one of the lucky folks that have minimal noise from the line.
I can hear no differences between the BW and my power amp plugged into the wall, however I did note some compression artifacts when using the Monster and therefore the amp is plugged directly into the wall (someday I will replace the Monster with another BW).
Of course, your mileage may vary.
Good Luck and HappyListening!
DeeCee
excellent point, DeeCee- much will depend on living on the grid, as opposed to, living off the grid. My location is very clean power-wise.
never liked the sound with a monster I once had.
"It's all fun and games until someone doesn't pick up on the sarcasm"
I think the difference is that you wouldn't be sending the Brickwall back after that same hit. I believe the Monster is based on MOV technology. The MOV's were probably sacrificed when the unit was hit...as they're designed to do. The BW does not use MOV's and looks a bit more bulletproof, both in construction and technology. I'm currently using a BW in my HT set-up. I've had the Monster HTS 2000 and Adcom Ace in the past. Both based on MOV's.
yeah, did a little more reading on the brick and was thinking the same thing.
This is the second one over the years, so it's adding up to a brick.
Additionally, the Monster products will "steal" current from your system. If this is a consideration, if you use big power amp(s) in your set-up?
I have read posts of that very thing. The YMMV thing applies here. Plugging stuff direct into the wall degrades both audio and video here.
The monster does subtle, improvements. Not subtle with plasma though.
As far as the MOV thing with my rig, I will see when I get the brick. I'm thinking I won't hear any improvement, but if there is, great.
I have been using Richard Gray Power Company (RGPC) Pro 400 model for over 10 years now. It does feature the MOV, but, does not steal the current from my supply. As far as Plasma, the best product is a Shunyata V-Ray.
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