[rbrb]

Has anyone used a Tripp Lite LCR2400 in an audio system? The specs seem like it would be a high value unit for the money. The Tripp Lite name does not seem associated with audiophile quality.

[jswallac]

I briefly had a Tripp Lite LC1200WM.  I got it from eBay for about $25, figuring at that price it was worth a chance.  Can't really say if it made much difference in my system's sound other than the sound the Tripp Lite itself made.  It was quite loud on its own.  The thing really seems much better suited for an industrial setting.

[rbrb]

The LCR2400 is supposed to be for audio applications as well. I wonder if it is also loud.  It is a voltage regulator, so I wonder if it makes a noise when it the voltage dips and it kicks in.

Simular products that are sold by mainstream audiophile companies tend to be over priced IMO.

[lonewolfny42]

Too bad you missed these...... http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=15235 .

Might check Ebay for stock models..... [/list:u]

[warnerwh]

I have a 1200 I use for my cd player. I can't hear any difference but I know the player is protected somewhat and the line is clean.  They are a bargain compared to something by Monster cable and much better than much else you can get for the price. I like the Powervar and Oneac models better but the Tripplite 2400 is good quality.

[R_burke]

I have a 1200 I use for my cd player. I can't hear any difference but I know the player is protected somewhat and the line is clean.  They are a bargain compared to something by Monster cable and much better than much else you can get for the price. I like the Powervar and Oneac models better but the Tripplite 2400 is good quality.

Any issues with sounds from the tripp lite?

[doug s.]

they will protect your gear (mebbe), but they won't add much of anything beneficial to the sonics, imo.  do *not* use them on amps - they *will* suck all the life & dynamics outta them, in spite of their 2400w rating.

ymmv,

doug s.

[R_burke]

I have been looking at them for the voltage stabilizer aspects.  Where I live voltage fluctuates a lot, especially in the winter

[rbrb]

they will protect your gear (mebbe), but they won't add much of anything beneficial to the sonics, imo.  do *not* use them on amps - they *will* suck all the life & dynamics outta them, in spite of their 2400w rating.

ymmv,

doug s.

Is this statement from experience?

[warnerwh]

I have no noise or any other issues. It's a well made unit the 1200 and 2400.  My power is pretty good at my new house as I'm first off the transformer and have dedicated lines that run only 25 feet to my listening room.  Last house was a different story.  Bare minimum it can't hurt anything and you won't lose any money if you buy a used one.

[doug s.]

they will protect your gear (mebbe), but they won't add much of anything beneficial to the sonics, imo.  do *not* use them on amps - they *will* suck all the life & dynamics outta them, in spite of their 2400w rating.

ymmv,

doug s.

Is this statement from experience?

yes, i have two of these.  i used one on my front-end gear, where it made absolutely no difference one way or the other, sonically.  during a lightning storm, i lost one piece of equipment plugged into it.  mebbe i'd have lost more, if it wasn't in place?  the piece was known by mfr to be sensitive, & it fortunately was easily repaired be replacing two diodes.

the other was used to protect two amps - electrocompaniet aw60ftt's - which were used in a wertically biamped configuration.  the sound was considerably improved when i plugged the amps straight into the wall...

if yure looking for power conditioning on the cheap, i'd strongly recommend searching ebay for isolation transformers.  not sure how much protection of equipment they offer, but they will make your system sound better by lowering the noise floor.  especially beneficial is separating digital sources from each other & the rest of your equipment.

i found that a vans evers "unlimiter" was beneficial in protecting my amps w/o degrading sonics.  these are not what i'd consider cheap, but they are not too bad when ya find 'em used...  they actually did improve the sound a hair, tightening the bass, but it was such a tiny amount, i wouldn't be buying them for this; i bought the "unlimiter" to protect my amps, so i dint hqave to plug 'em directly into the wall.  no sonic degradation was all i was wanting...

doug s.

[rbrb]

Thanks for in input. I guess I have to weigh the cost benefit ratio. I can get a new LCR2400 for $454 CDN. Out of all of my equipment my power amp would be the only component that I would be comfortable plugging straight into a wall outlet.

The idea of a isolation transformer is new to me , what should I be looking for. I notice Hammond has quite a variety on their website. I would prefer to buy new from a Canadian distributor. UPS and the CDN government like to screw us when things come accross the border into Canada.

[doug s.]

Thanks for in input. I guess I have to weigh the cost benefit ratio. I can get a new LCR2400 for $454 CDN. Out of all of my equipment my power amp would be the only component that I would be comfortable plugging straight into a wall outlet.

The idea of a isolation transformer is new to me , what should I be looking for. I notice Hammond has quite a variety on their website. I would prefer to buy new from a Canadian distributor. UPS and the CDN government like to screw us when things come accross the border into Canada.

check out some of the ebay links to iso transformers i found on ebay, in the thread below.  these are usually sold for pennies on the dollar, compared to new prices...

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=15684&highlight=

doug s.

[rbrb]

The specs on my power amp state that it draws 750 watts maximum, would a isolation transformer rated at 1000 watts be sufficient?

[doug s.]

The specs on my power amp state that it draws 750 watts maximum, would a isolation transformer rated at 1000 watts be sufficient?

it likely would be sufficient, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to get 1.5kva or 2kva-rated.  they are certainly inexpensive enuff on ebay, if yure patient...

doug s.

[rbrb]

I have decided to keep things simple and not add any more electronic components to my system at this time. I have been using 2 Middle Atlantic rack mount power bars (PD-915R) for some time. I have had the chance to try out a couple of conditioners in my home and I have discovered that allthough the 915R's don't condition they really don't seem to be doing harm either.

I will upgrade the AC cords on the 915R's. I have ordered 2 Furotech audio grade IEC chassis mount outlets and a Blue Circle 14 gauge BC61 for source components and a 10 gauge BC 62 power cord for my preamp and power amp.

I also ordered 2 Blue Circle BC86MkIII's power pillow conditioners to plug into the front accessory sockets on the 915R's. Keeping the conditioning a passive system for now. Thanks for the help.

[rbrb]

I pulled up this old thread because I wanted to thank those that suggested Powervar conditioners.  It's taken 18 months but I eventually picked up a couple of ABC830-11's for my TV/video and audio source components.  It's the best money I ever spent on my system.  $145 for both.

I'm not sure why I hesitated until now, maybe because they aren't audiophile approved or sexy like some of the high end conditioners out there.  I've had a chance to sample three other units in my system from Richard Gray, Chang and Blue Circle.  The Powervars perform equally as well if not better for the fraction of the price.

After I perform the usual mods I expect them to be even better.  These things are the real deal.

Any opinions on whether a ABC1200-11 would work with an Audio Refinement Multi-5 amp that draws a maximum of 850 watts?

[warnerwh]

The Powervar's I'm sure work as well or better than most of the audiophile grade ones. There's no snake oil in the Powervar models and these conditions have to work. I know of some commercial products who's warranties require either the Powervar or Oneac power conditioners.