How is this APC S15 for my h/t power conditioner?

[videopho]

The APC S15 is available today for $249.99 shipped from Vanns.com.
Is it a good line filter for your expensive a/v gear?
I'm currently using the ChangLightSpeed CLS9600 and running out of outlets.
Would this one foot the bill?

Note: This unit would be used for my Mits DLP RPTV, Sat box, and BluRay disc player and other multimedia players.

 

[vi edit]

I've got one that I bought "like new" from a forum for $120. It's nice in that it's rack mounted and has lots of room for bulky plugs. But frankly, I can't tell jackall of difference over a normal power strip/surge protector. I'm sure it does *something*...but nothing apparent to my eyes or ears.

But I've got an isolated circuit dedicated to my HT that isn't shared either. So it's not like I've got major ground line issues to worry about from other devices.

 

[sdifox]

err, 250 dollar what?

unless you live under a thundercloud, you don't really need line conditioners. I would put an ups on the rptv just to make sure when there is brownout or black out your tv has some power to cool down the lap first.

 

[Tiamat]

The battery backup is most likely not needed. The few instances you use it is if you have electronic gear that needs time to cool down and can't be shut down immediately (like during a power outage). Things like projectors...

Generally, if you have noise in your system due to a fluorescent light fixture or a compressor of a refrigerator, or any related types of triggered noise, the only solution is to use dedicated circuits that are not shared with major appliances.

If you are in an area where even a dedicated circuit has noise, then you can try a power conditioner, but it may not help either. I have not found a situation where a power conditioner actually provided measurably superior results.

 

[sdifox]

The battery backup is most likely not needed. The few instances you use it is if you have electronic gear that needs time to cool down and can't be shut down immediately (like during a power outage). Things like projectors...

Generally, if you have noise in your system due to a fluorescent light fixture or a compressor of a refrigerator, or any related types of triggered noise, the only solution is to use dedicated circuits that are not shared with major appliances.

If you are in an area where even a dedicated circuit has noise, then you can try a power conditioner, but it may not help either. I have not found a situation where a power conditioner actually provided measurably superior results.

He has DLP RPTV, I don't know how fast the lamp gets cooled down in those, but I like to play safe.

 

[Tiamat]

He has DLP RPTV, I don't know how fast the lamp gets cooled down in those, but I like to play safe.

I'd consider that a projector of sorts, those bulbs and auxiliary things probably need time to cool off like you mentioned.

However with that said, I wouldn't sink too much money into the ups either with a false sense of buying into some sort of notable noise filtration

 

[sdifox]

I'd consider that a projector of sorts, those bulbs and auxiliary things probably need time to cool off like you mentioned.

However with that said, I wouldn't sink too much money into the ups either with a false sense of buying into some sort of notable noise filtration

I am more interested in just having the ups backup power. my projector is on an ups.

 

[westom]

Is it a good line filter for your expensive a/v gear?

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