Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

[rdm_chem]

Dear All,

I have been seriously thinking about having an AC voltage regulator and stabilizer for my gear (amp, pedals etc.), because there is a annoying intermittent noise sourced in the power line that I cannot avoid in other ways.

Would you have any recommendations of specifications and brands for this kind of equipment?

Detailed information for a beginner like me will be very much appreciated .

Thank you in advance for your kind attention.

[Darg1911]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

Best? I don't know if it's best but Furman is probably up there on the consumer side of things. But, be prepared to shell out some money. I would make sure of the source of the noise before spending the money on something that may not cure it. Also, just because something may do a very good job of regulating voltage, doesn't mean it does the best in terms of noise filters. They generally go hand in hand, a good (and expensive) power center will usually offer good regulation and filtration but maybe a dedicated filter would be even better. Which is why I mention doing plenty of research. I'm no expert so cant help you with tech. stuff.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

I would recommend an Ebtech X-Hum as the first port of call. For rack mount power conditioning, it gets very heavy -- and expensive -- fast. Panamax, APC, Furman, Tripp Lite all make comparable products, as does Monster Cable -- but I have seen several Monster power conditioners die over time and wouldn't give them my first-place recommendation.

[rdm_chem]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

Hey people, would any of these make sense for you?

SEVENSTAR AR 3000 3000-Watt Heavy Duty Voltage Regulator/Stabilizer with Built-In Voltage Transformer
http://www.amazon.com/SEVENSTAR-AR-3...izer+regulator

APC LE1200 Line-R 1200VA Automatic Voltage Regulator
http://www.amazon.com/APC-LE1200-Aut...izer+regulator

Thank you for your inputs.

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

May not eliminate the noise. Neither of those products mention isolating the receptacles from noise...

[rdm_chem]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

May not eliminate the noise. Neither of those products mention isolating the receptacles from noise...

I found this one, which is a little bit pricey but has the feature you mentioned. The technical specs seems better, too.

Tripp Lite LC1200 Line Conditioner 1200W AVR Surge
http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-LC1...n%3A7070207011

Seems nice (Thank you TwilightOdyssey for the hint regarding Tripp Lite brand! ).

Thank you.

[Darg1911]

Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

I found this one, which is a little bit pricey but has the feature you mentioned. The technical specs seems better, too.

Tripp Lite LC1200 Line Conditioner 1200W AVR Surge
http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-LC1...n%3A7070207011

Seems nice (Thank you TwilightOdyssey for the hint regarding Tripp Lite brand! ).

Thank you.

I own that unit, but not for my gear. I use it primarily for the voltage regulation on a water chiller and some other stuff. Cant speak for the noise reduction but it's worked like a champ for a lot of years. I also have a smaller Tripp Lite unit.