Need advice on good, clean, stable power

Warrenh,
Thanks for the response. You are right. The sky is the limit. Unfortunately, my budget is @ $500 right now. I can either spend $500 on a regulator or all on power cables. Currently, the budget is not feasible for both. Since I do not plan to live in this house long, it is why I hesitate to install dedicated lines. As I am not an EE, I suppose that having some electricians to install dedicated lines will exceed my el cheapo budgeto. :>)

One of the reason I like to look into this matter because after watching a movie, the amp is left on while the pre/pro is turned off via remote control, I could hear small humming noise in my speakers. If the amp is turn on for the first time in the day and the pre/pro is not on yet, I don't hear such soft buzzing sound. I have read many threads, and I realize in my specific case, there can be many factors, such as ground loop, amp & pre/pro w/ high noise floors. For pre/pro, I'm waiting for the Fosgate FAP T1+ to be released whenever those guys are ready.

Actually, I'll rephrase my question. Does any A'gon veteran knows any "flu shot" to preven rookie like me from getting the bug? Maybe I'll spend $500 on that to cure it all. :>)

Aroc,
According to the threades, I have read that some A'gon members plugged their surge protectors, such as Monster HTS 700, into the back of power regulators, such as Monster AVS 200. Can this combination provide continuous, consistent, isolated, and clean power, possibly in lieu of isolated line?

I have never been a fan of Monster b/c I think that their products are like Bose. However, when it comes to high end power conditioner, regulator, and surprisingly Monster amplifier, I have read different results. Perhaps, these can be the results of the "halo effect," i.e. people give rave reviews b/c they invest their forturnes in those rigs. So who is better to consult than A'gon members for sound advice. :> )

Sorry to mention Slappy in here, but I have enjoyed reading most of his humours posts, and according to one of his posts, his draw dropped after listening to a 2-channel Monster amp. I like Sean postings too, but I can't modified 1/8th of things that he does to improve his rigs 1000X more for 1/160th of retail costs. Therefore, DYI is not in the picture as I'll settle for good preowned stuffs.

Thank you for all your feedback.

With a $500 budget, I would get two PS Audio HC UO's. Dedicated lines would be next next on the list.

When you can set aside $1199, go for the Running Springs Haley. This 6 outlet conditioner will take care of all of your clean, stable power needs. All of the Running Springs products are non coloring and non restrictive. We just installed a Haley in a full Marantz theater and it really took command of the issues. The 50" Marantz plasma video performance also went to the next level.

Hi Lej1447.
Dedicated lines???If you own your place,and want but don't know how to run two lines for your system.Here is the basics:
First check your service panel for the brand(sticker)and see if you have available spaces for extra breakers.In most cases you should have room for additional breakers.Go to Home Depot and tell the guys there the brand of your electrical panel.They should then give you the proper breakers that fit your panel.Buy two 20A breakers and enough 12Ga electrical wire that will run from your panel to your system.Account for the extra turns you might have to go with the wire.Always buy more than you need.Turn off the main switch of you panel to cut the electrical power in the home.When you take the cover off your panel you will then see how the rest of the breakers are connected.Just plug the breakers in and connect the the wires(you just bought)white-black,ground following the colors like the rest of existing breakers.One thing though you should feed the wires from the panel to the location of your system(follow the baseboards or best to do in wall installation)first and then proceed with the panel connections.If you do surface installation another words 'follow the baseboards" you can buy(a must) special tubing from Home Depot that's designed to house the wires out of harms way.The best ones are metal and they open ,come with elbows so that you can go around corners.At the end of the wires connect the 20A receptacles.It is easy and I am sure you can manage.
I am not an electrician by trade,but I've done the above in my home several times.I am a DIY,kind of a person.
Best luck.
George