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AC Power Line Conditioners

I am very interested in finding out more about power line conditioners. I have a friend who has a Macintosh system and Monster 5100 power line conditioner. He plugs his MC 2500, CD player, Pre-amp and turntable into this line conditioner. I always thought power amps needed to be plugged straight into the wall as most power line conditioners cannot handle the high current, power, etc.

My music taste range from classical to jazz records (orchestras, bands and choral)and CD's. I will also be playing R2R 15ips tapes.

My questions are these:

1. Generally how should I go about picking a power line conditioner that does not restrict the music.
2, What do I look for regarding protection from lightening strikes, thunder storms, etc.
3. How much should I consider spending on the line conditioner?
4. Should I stay away from the Monster line conditioners which I would think is more for Home Theater Systems which is not my present interest.
5. Please provide the names of several line conditioners so that I can do the research and learn more about them. Thanks much for all input.
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kennythekey
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I've been using an old Power Wedge 116 for many years now. Back then the unit was well received and I have not tried anything else since.

I really didn't experience a sonic improvement when I first plugged it in. Over time there was improvement but that could have come from my components as well. Today, I have a dedicated circuit, and I'm still using the Power Wedge for protection.

Not sure if I should plug my amp directly into the wall.
kennythekey
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Thanks, I think Colorado ranks second or third in lightning strikes. I've had a lot of small equipment get toasted over the years like telephones. I don't run my equipment when there are impending storms and unplug the system then and when on vacation.

You're right about working with a dealer. I've seen expensive conditioners get awful reviews...and then can you trust a source for other like products?

I'll check out the Power House.
kennythekey
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Thanks Proclaim.
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