Quote Originally Posted by Feanor
I agree that audiophiles are over-sold on the importance of line conditions, especially as it pertains to sound quality -- RFI/EMI can be a problem but usually isn't. Then again audiophiles are over-sold on a lot of pricey junk.

For basic protection from surge and RFI/EMI can be got from something like this Tripp Lite ...
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=125-102
I agree and this has always fueled my search for alternate solutions. The latest thing I saw on the internet and want to research is the Shakti Hallograph.

http://www.shakti-innovations.com/hallograph.htm

Looks crazy to me and I would love to hear if it makes a difference. Just seems odd to encourage sound waves to bounce more. The best audio room I heard had the speakers built into the corners of the room. Here is a pic -> http://www.silcom.com/~aludwig/images/roomint.jpg

And here is more info on the room -> http://www.silcom.com/~aludwig/My_Music_Room.htm

Fun stuff!

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