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Removing power conditioner...

So after a couple years of just assuming my system was better with a power conditioner in it vs none, I took mine out for a quick test and was suprised at how different it was. I think I like it better without.

However, it occurred to me that I would have an issue as one of the benefits of the conditioner was that it provided many outlets for all my components.

For those of you in the 'better without a conditioner' camp, do you use any sort of power-bar or similar item to plug in all your components?

I have a dedicated 20amp circuit for audio, but only one outlet.

Thanks in advance.
madfloyd
elizabeth
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I am still in the conditioner flavors camp. As I use three differnt big conditioners: A Furman REF20i for amp and all video, a PS Audio P600 and a PS Audio PPP. I switch stuffaround to the one it sounds best on. With the P600 set to output 90HZ instead of 60Hz, and the PPP on 'Multiwave" output. Fun.
I have made a homemade four line set from my one outlet, and have multiple taps off those four lines.
I also have some great old metal strip outlets, 25 year old Radio Shack. They will last forever! Too bad they don't make them anymore.
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almarg
8,673 posts
 
Hammond makes some good quality inexpensive power strips, that provide no filtering, conditioning, or surge protection. They can be purchased online from the major industrial electronics distributors (Digikey, Mouser, Newark, etc).

I use one of their models to expand the number of outlets that are provided on the BrickWall Surge Protector/Filter that I also use.

Regards,
-- Al
afranta
180 posts
 
Naim recommends the Wiremold L10320. No surge protection, no filters, no lights. Allied Electronics used to sell them for around 35 bucks -- just checked and they're now $86!
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