Quote Originally Posted by atomicAdam
Well, seems AR doesn't have a power conditioning forum yet. I'll add that to my list for the forum restructuring.

Anyways.....

Wanted to get some opinions on a cheep ($100-$200) power conditioner for my audio gear.

I have been looking around and so far the best I can seem to find, (has good reviews on sites that sell it) is the Belkin PureAV PF30.

* Level 4 Power Protection
* Phase 3 PureFilter™ Circuitry with video, audio, and HiCurrent™ filters
* Slim console design fits perfectly in your home theater cabinet
* HiCurrent outlet for high-power amplifiers
* Lifetime Warranty
* $350,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
* 8 outlets
* 3245 joules of surge protection
* 165,000-Amp maximum spike current
* 1 pair of gold coaxial connections for coaxial-cable protection
* 8 ft. SD500 HiCurrent™ power cord with right-angle plug
* UL1449 Rated

Curious on what you'll think of this or maybe other suggestions.
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-adam
Adam,

I have PureAV PF60 and am pleased with it. BTW, you should be able to find the PV30 closer to $100 than to the MSRP of $199. Nope: I've never heard the least difference in sound but everyone around here knows I'm deaf.

Nevertheless I suspect that E-Stat is right to point out that the thing to look for in units in this price range is the RFI/EMI protection. In that regard it's important to have multiple, mutually isolated banks (or outlet) such that you can separate you RFI-producing components, (e.g. CDPs, DACs, Class D amps), from each other and from the rest of your equipment.