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I've been wanting to start a thread on this for a while to see what everyone recommends, is using and what is not necessary and maybe some pics of your setup (everyone loves pics).
After living in South Florida (for way too many years) the lightning capital of the US, I have gotten a custom to using surge protectors and battery backups as the norm. After losing 3 power supplies in a brand new 52" Sharp flat screen in as many months (luckily covered under warranty) I looked for a solution in surge protection. While doing some web research I found most newer electronics are very sensitive to surges not just audio and video but items like refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers which all have circuit boards now.
With all that being said, how sensitive are the PL700II/400's, 70's and 80's preamp, and ultimately our updated WOPL's to standard AC line fluctuations and surges and will a line conditioner help a lot, somewhat, or not at all (just like a survey).
I am currently using APC smart UPS's that has kept my current Sharp 52" flat screen alive now for going on 10 years. This line of UPS's are the "line interactive" type of UPS and not the cheapo standby UPS that output a modified sine wave after switching, these produce pure sine wave and the inverter is always connected. While these can be pricey depending on what size UPS ($400-$600) they are abundant on the C'list with dead batteries and a refresh with new batteries you can get in one for less than a $100 if your lucky.
Thoughts everyone? Any input we would be greatly appreciated!
After living in South Florida (for way too many years) the lightning capital of the US, I have gotten a custom to using surge protectors and battery backups as the norm. After losing 3 power supplies in a brand new 52" Sharp flat screen in as many months (luckily covered under warranty) I looked for a solution in surge protection. While doing some web research I found most newer electronics are very sensitive to surges not just audio and video but items like refrigerators, ranges and dishwashers which all have circuit boards now.
With all that being said, how sensitive are the PL700II/400's, 70's and 80's preamp, and ultimately our updated WOPL's to standard AC line fluctuations and surges and will a line conditioner help a lot, somewhat, or not at all (just like a survey).
I am currently using APC smart UPS's that has kept my current Sharp 52" flat screen alive now for going on 10 years. This line of UPS's are the "line interactive" type of UPS and not the cheapo standby UPS that output a modified sine wave after switching, these produce pure sine wave and the inverter is always connected. While these can be pricey depending on what size UPS ($400-$600) they are abundant on the C'list with dead batteries and a refresh with new batteries you can get in one for less than a $100 if your lucky.
Thoughts everyone? Any input we would be greatly appreciated!
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