Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

rdm_chem

rdm_chem

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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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-3000-Stabilizer-Transformer/dp/B000AMF2VU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1458670823&sr=8-6&keywords=Voltage+stabilizer+regulator

APC LE1200 Line-R 1200VA Automatic Voltage Regulator
http://www.amazon.com/APC-LE1200-Automatic-Voltage-Regulator/dp/B00009RA60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458670823&sr=8-3&keywords=Voltage+stabilizer+regulator

Thank you for your inputs.
 
Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

May not eliminate the noise. Neither of those products mention isolating the receptacles from noise...
 
Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

TwilightOdyssey said:
May not eliminate the noise. Neither of those products mention isolating the receptacles from noise...
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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-LC1200-Conditioner-Outlet/dp/B0000512LA/ref=sr_1_8?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1458675658&sr=1-8&keywords=Tripp+Lite&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7070207011

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

Thank you.
 
Re: Best automatic AC voltage regulator and stabilizer

rdm_chem said:
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-LC1200-Conditioner-Outlet/dp/B0000512LA/ref=sr_1_8?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1458675658&sr=1-8&keywords=Tripp+Lite&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A7070207011

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

Thank you.
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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.
 
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