Audio Power Conditioner Buyers Guide

This page provides power conditioning product recommendations for two channel audiophiles. We've looked at two of the most common setups.

• Stereo system on a single electrical line
• Stereo system on multiple dedicated electrical lines

If you situation isn't covered by these two buyer's guides or you wish to discuss further please contact us.

Audiophile two channel system on single electrical line

This situation is the most common for people who haven't insalled dedicated electrical lines yet (i.e. most of us...). It also applies for those who've installed a single dedicated line.

• Power requirement < 15A
• Single dedicated or non-dedicated electrical line

Product recommendations:

Type	Product	Power Quality Issues Solved
		Spikes & Surges	Noise	Outages & Blackouts	Sags & Brownouts	Waveform Distortion	Swells & Overvoltage	DC on the Powerline
Good	SurgeX XR115
	Surge XR315
Best	Torus RM15 / CS15
	Torus RM15 / CS15 AVR

Other recommended power upgrades:

• Dedicated electrical line(s)
• Whole house surge protection

Audiophile two channel system with multiple dedicated electrical lines

This guide covers those who have or are thinking of creating a setup with multiple dedicated 15A / 20A electrical lines. It's an approach perfect for providing a solid foundation on which quality electronics can thrive.

We recommend protecting equipment and increasing performance by using a 'whole room' power conditioner supplying multiple dedicated lines. Additional 'point of use' devices used close to equipment may provide further benefits.

Product recommendations:

Type	Product	Power Quality Issues Solved
		Spikes & Surges	Noise	Outages & Blackouts	Sags & Brownouts	Waveform Distortion	Swells & Overvoltage	DC on the Powerline
Good	SurgeX XN120a
Best	Torus WM60BALb
	Torus WM60BAL AVRb

Notes: ^a provides 4 x 20A lines. ^b provides 3 x 20A lines. Requires two phase 240V input; output is 120V.

Other recommended power upgrades:

• Whole house surge protection