artoly
pfm Member
What are peoples thoughts about mains voltage-regulating power conditioners? Are they a good idea if voltage is a bit high for the components?
NZ is supposedly 230V (like UK is also supposed to be) and I am measuring 235 to 244V in my wall outlets at different times. I know that should theoretically be within general tolerances, but; my DAC and Power Amp have just been repaired after failures from suspected over-voltage. (I can't be certain if that is just from these elevated voltages or from another power 'event'). The power amp is only rated for 220V (2004 C/J 350 solid state). The DAC has 220V and 230V written on the back in different places, so not sure about that.
I am a bit nervous about plugging that power amp back in, and am trying to decide on a system-wide voltage regulation/conditioning option, or a more basic isolating transformer designed to step the voltage down, say, 12V just for the boxes that might be more sensitive. It would be a shame to compromise the sound over this though.
It would appear that most conditioners don’t also regulate voltage, but I have read about the Furman SPR-16 E I (being expensive for me, and also requires changing the mains cable loom to suit the different outlet plug types). I have also been looking at AliExpress options like this one, which they may configure to order (T.B.C.).
NZ is supposedly 230V (like UK is also supposed to be) and I am measuring 235 to 244V in my wall outlets at different times. I know that should theoretically be within general tolerances, but; my DAC and Power Amp have just been repaired after failures from suspected over-voltage. (I can't be certain if that is just from these elevated voltages or from another power 'event'). The power amp is only rated for 220V (2004 C/J 350 solid state). The DAC has 220V and 230V written on the back in different places, so not sure about that.
I am a bit nervous about plugging that power amp back in, and am trying to decide on a system-wide voltage regulation/conditioning option, or a more basic isolating transformer designed to step the voltage down, say, 12V just for the boxes that might be more sensitive. It would be a shame to compromise the sound over this though.
It would appear that most conditioners don’t also regulate voltage, but I have read about the Furman SPR-16 E I (being expensive for me, and also requires changing the mains cable loom to suit the different outlet plug types). I have also been looking at AliExpress options like this one, which they may configure to order (T.B.C.).