I realize this is a frequently visited topic, so sorry for any redundancy cause by this post.
I'm a college student (read poor), with a fairly "humble" HT system, and have recently moved to a new location. Unfortunately this location has a fair share of power problems (numerous sags, surges, etc), which has caused me some concern for my HT equipment. So, i've been looking at some "protection/preventative" solutions to this problem.
Now, I have a very limited budget, so I as much as I would like, I can't afford anything like PSAudio, or the likes. What I have been looking at is units such as the APC Line-R 1250, or Monster HTS 2500... however, after spending quite some time reading posts here and elsewhere regarding this topic, i'm more confused than informed.
I suppose the real question would be, are either of these units worth the price? I'm not looking for any "gain" in audio/video performace (of course I don't want a loss either
), but at the same time, I don't think a $15 surge protector is going to cover my problems. Many have said to stay away from APC for audio equipment (doesn't produce sine wave), so I'm also wondering if this is an issue with the Line-R?
I appreciate any information you can provide me, and I am always open to other ideals/products/etc.
Thank you,
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Ashley
(For Reference, the equipment i'm trying to protect is: Denon 2801/Sony 27" Wega/Klipsch KSW-12/Sony DVD Player)
I'm a college student (read poor), with a fairly "humble" HT system, and have recently moved to a new location. Unfortunately this location has a fair share of power problems (numerous sags, surges, etc), which has caused me some concern for my HT equipment. So, i've been looking at some "protection/preventative" solutions to this problem.
Now, I have a very limited budget, so I as much as I would like, I can't afford anything like PSAudio, or the likes. What I have been looking at is units such as the APC Line-R 1250, or Monster HTS 2500... however, after spending quite some time reading posts here and elsewhere regarding this topic, i'm more confused than informed.
I suppose the real question would be, are either of these units worth the price? I'm not looking for any "gain" in audio/video performace (of course I don't want a loss either
I appreciate any information you can provide me, and I am always open to other ideals/products/etc.
Thank you,
----------
Ashley
(For Reference, the equipment i'm trying to protect is: Denon 2801/Sony 27" Wega/Klipsch KSW-12/Sony DVD Player)