Re: OT: an unpleasant buzz

[=?utf-8?Q?tEd_=C2=AE_kiLLiAn?= <tedkillian@charter.net>]

Zoe,

The lower end "Rack Rider" (under $50.00) are just that . . . glorified 
power strips.

I've owned a few of those, because because they ARE convenient (and tidy) 
if you have a big rack.

But if you want "power conditioning" you gotta look at the more expensive 
models that offer that feature . . . not just "spike protection".

For that you will likely spent 5x that much.

Furman gear is tough and well made though.

That's about all I can say to recommend them though.

If you're at NAMM go to their booth and talk to a fellow named Steve Rose.

If you do, tell him Ted Killian says hello (former work colleague of mine).

There are plenty of other brands out there too . . . Furman is by no means 
the best.

Probably the most affordable though.

Cheers,

tEd ® kiLLiAn

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---- info at zoekeating <info@zoekeating.com> wrote: 
> do furman power conditioners really do anything? i thought they were  
> just glorified power strips.
> i've got an el cheapo furman that the speakers are already plugged into.
> 
> the intermittent time is the curious part. if the buzz were constant  
> i'd be more suspicious of the speakers themselves.
> but the fact the are quiet outside of 3pm-11pm....?
> 
> 
> On Jan 8, 2009, at 7:58 AM, Dave Zydzik wrote:
> 
> > Have you tried plugging the monitors into a power conditioner?
> >
>