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Any opinions on the "premium" power conditioners that mcmaster carr offers. The premium model is stated to be designed more for sensitive and or audio applications. Would these equal some of the models offered by the big names without the fancy marketing?
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Re: McMaster Carr power conditioners - Greg T 08:22:01 01/26/04 (1)
If you want to try reasonable priced power conditioning that works, I suggest Powervar and Oneac power conditioners.
You can find lots of info on them at www.audiocircle.com
Greg
- Shhhh... - Rob Thomas 22:18:02 01/27/04 (0)
  PowerVars are a closely held secret.
  And heavy to ship...
Re: McMaster Carr power conditioners - alan m. kafton 20:07:21 01/22/04 (4)
Would these equal some of the models offered by the big names without the fancy marketing?
Highly doubtful. Many commercial devices deal with (some) 60Hz anomolies using cheap transformers, and offer limited bandwidth noise suppression, usually using low-quality parts and execution. That's why there are quite a number of audiophile companies offering better solutions. Execution, and implementation can be everything....it's not just about 'better' parts. And, unfortunately, too few companies offer sufficient high-frequency and ultra-high frequency noise rejection, which in my view is the far worse culprit than 60Hz anomolies.
- Tripplite... - justaguy 21:43:36 01/22/04 (3)
  "IsoBar Ultra"s are supposed to be quite good. Not particularlly cheap
  - Re: Tripplite...Not good - Norman Finn 00:13:59 01/23/04 (0)
    I have an Isobar Ultra, and it's useless in my audio system. It works okay with my computer, television, and desk lamp, though.
    It takes quite a bit of engineering to make a power conditioner that works well with fine audio equipment. I use a Power Wedge 114, and it does an excellent job, but robs the amp of some dynamic punch. So, I plug the amp directly into the wall via a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet, which keeps the dynamics, and filters some noise (certainly not all).
    I would advise not wasting money on a hardware-store-variety power conditioner like McMaster's for audio use, unless your audio system was purchased at Radio Shack or Good Guys. You would probably just end up using it for your refrigerator or something.
  - Re: Tripplite... - alan m. kafton 23:14:45 01/22/04 (1)
    Hopefully, try before you buy, or with the ability to return said item within the first 30 days. In those few audio systems where I heard a Tripplite product, well....a designed-for-high-end-audio product clearly surpassed the Tripplite. For household appliances and office equipment, no argument there....they do a great job.
    - $90 Tripplite was stinky on my audio gear... - mark maloof 00:17:33 01/23/04 (0)
      Bought one on a whim from Sam Ash Pro Store. Used it for a few days, made my tube preamp sound dark and closed in. I returned it. The clerk/manager at the Pro Store said he was not surprised that my gear did not sound so good plugged into it. The folks at Sam Ash are not exactly hifi heads (and ain't it ironic that a number of studio engineers are clueless about hifi reproduction), but even he had to admit that it might have some adverse effect on high-end gear.

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