"Joseph Oberlander" wrote in message
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I like Tripplite's offerings, but they are a bit pricey.

I currently own two Tripplites (one supporting the audio rack, one
supporting the video rack), but the one supporting the video rack is now on
the blink. Since I purchased them back in the early-mid 90's I thought
maybe it's time to upgrade instead of repairing the one that blew. I like
the fact that in addition to acting as a spike supressor and line noise
conditioner, they also act as AC voltage regulators and have 14 plug
receptacles. If there's a very sharp voltage spike or drop, they
automatically shut off, preventing damage to your equipment.

Curiously, shortly after I purchased them, Corey Greenberg, then writing for
Stereophile, reviewed a batch of power conditioners and gave the Tripplite a
terrible review, which was then challenged by Tripplite, getting Corey to
admit the review sample was seriously defective, but Corey never followed up
with a further review.

About a year ago I installed dedicated AC lines to my entire system, and
noticed I was getting much cleaner sound (particularly with the speakers
(Martin Logans) plugged directly into the wall sockets) but I have so many
components, there's no way to fit all the plugs into 4 wall sockets.

So I'm looking for something that preserves the cleanness, filters out any
remaining AC noise, regulates the voltage, and shuts off to protect the
components plugged into it in the event of drastic voltage spikes which can
harm the components.

I don't mind paying more for better conditioners - OTOH, I just may get the
one that quit repaired.