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Re: Opinions! Brickwall surge protector

Posted by CCaudio (A) on January 15, 2003 at 00:04:54

In Reply to: Re: Opinions! Brickwall surge protector posted by Jon Risch on January 14, 2003 at 18:33:21:

Hi Jon, you mean plug the power amp and subwoofer into the power strip without protection of any kind (Series or MOV)?

I live in an old house and my audio components are connecting to an outlet that not connected to ground wire. Brickwall claim ¡§¡Kthe current (hence voltage) limiting of a massive inductor. Residual energy that leaks through is captured by a series of electrolytic capacitors. There it is slowly leaked back to the neutral at a harmless level. (http://www.pricewheeler.com/grndcur.htm)¡¨ And this is the main reason I am looking into this technology. Panamax also offer some degree of the protection if connected to two-prong outlet but they will void the connected equipment warranty (http://www.panamax.com/support/faq.asp). Any idea Panamax (MOV) will do the same thing to a power amp such as limit bass, clarity, openness, soundstage etc?

I can always buy and try it-don¡¦t like it and returning it. But then again I would like to gather some Brickwall/similar product user¡¦s experiences so that I know what I can look for.

Thanks to all the inmates for your thoughtful advice and suggestions.

CCaudio

BTW, I enjoy reading the posting here at AA. I just finished two Mr. Crump DIY power cord and I am going to try out your DIY IC-89207 next.

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