[wilsynet]

About a year ago I moved into a new place and the voltage was very low and there wasn't much I could do about it.  I remembered reading a thread on Audio Circle and I ended up purchasing a Liebert GXT2 1500 VA UPS.

This was the thread:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=70904.20

When I recently commented on this thread:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=87121.0

More than one person commented that the Liebert is really a step backwards.

Any more thoughts on the Liebert, is there a new consensus opinion?

[mjosef]

More than one person commented that the Liebert is really a step backwards.

Ummm...was it? I mean for you?

[JDUBS]

Ummm...was it? I mean for you?

I'm curious about this too, as I've never heard it and it definitely isn't the case for me.

-Jim

[fly_fish_nz]

I purchased the same unit and found it a welcome step forward.  My next step is to replace the fan (or is it fans in this unit?).  Very happy with my purchase and the results.

[shadowlight]

Personally I found the sound to improve but the fan noise turned into distraction.  Once I figure out how to reduce the fan noise and hide the Liebert it is going back in.  I will have to plug it in at the next RAVE.

[JDUBS]

Guys, you need to definitely replace the fan(s).  Super easy and makes them practically silent.

Recommended fans are in the original Liebert thread.

-Jim

[shadowlight]

Guys, you need to definitely replace the fan(s).  Super easy and makes them practically silent.

Recommended fans are in the original Liebert thread.

-Jim

Thanks Jim.  Will read through the thread to find the location and time of fans.

[JDUBS]

Found 'em:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8398/fan-514/Noiseblocker_NB-Multiframe_M8-S2_80mm_x_25mm_Ultra_Silent_Fan_-_1700_RPM_-_14_dBA.html?tl=g33c165s356&id=6NRBIBnB

Depends on the model Liebert you have as to how many fans you have.

-Jim

[wilsynet]

Ummm...was it? I mean for you?

I prefer not to call my landlord, call the utility company, etc. if it can be helped.  I don't quite have the capacity to take on another project, even if it means that other people do the work and not me.

Do I notice a step back sonically?  No.  But I'm comparing against the very sub-optimal wall power -- and the voltage from the wall is all over the place.  I don't have power available to the house which would act as a reasonable base line for comparison.

[wilsynet]

Guys, you need to definitely replace the fan(s).  Super easy and makes them practically silent.

There were 2 fans to be replaced in mine, and rather than use solder or a wire wrap, I purchased 2 pin to 3 pin converters.  Couldn't figure out what type I needed (they are not interoperable), so I just ordered all 4 of them.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=34_289&zenid=9d5103d0362304e60a1f74130717d3ae

There are styles A, B, C, and D.  They're 99 cents each, and they came unlabeled, so I still don't know which type is the appropriate one.  A bit of a waste, but a waste that cost me $8, so not a big deal.