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
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
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!
try the weizhi. find it and try it. its the conditioner for folks who hate conditioners.
Also, for a powerstrip.. make your own.
Go to a Menards like store, the electrical stuf has outlet boxes. One type in particular is great for home made outlets, the boxes are two receptical, or one, metal, smooth finish with afew holes in the sides bottom, with plugs for some holes.
Then there are some small plastic plugs that screw into the holes woth openings for wires with a seal.
So you buy some nice wire, a Wattgate pluge, and a bunch of recepticals from either the better selection at the Menards. or from an audio specialty site, assemble the outlets, and they can be daisy chained so you have say three sets of two receptical outlet packs.
The boxes sit nicely on the floor. use any outlet cover, I use brass ones.
They work well.
The receptical boxes are about $4 each, Recepticals the $3 ones are great, the Wattgate A/C plug is $7 and some good wire.