Surge Protector for HiFi ??

vinod_david · #1 22nd September 2008, 05:01 PM

Hi.

Should I buy MX surge protector 5 socket around 500 rs. or just ordinary ones with 5 socket from MX around 200 rs. ?? - or any other brands better than these, pls suggest

SuhasG · #2 22nd September 2008, 06:11 PM

Imho...............none!

vinod_david · #3 22nd September 2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuhasG

Imho...............none!

So, how do I connect the UK type flat pins of amp and cdp, and indian type pins of TV, DVD, STB... to mains, got only one three pin socket on wall ?

I don't have a clue how to go about connecting various plugs to mains, pls help.

venkatcr · #4 22nd September 2008, 06:47 PM

David:

What you are looking for is an extension cord or a power strip. I will not suggest MX. There is a brand called Oxygen. It is one of the best power cords I have come across. It does not have have anything except a external fuse. Power conditioning has to be done before the power strip.

Please check the following link where I have a photo of this.

http://www.hifivision.com/surround-a...humming-2.html

You live in Chennai, right? You should be able to get it in Ritchie Street or even Mercy Electronics.

Cheers

vinod_david · #5 22nd September 2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venkatcr

David:

What you are looking for is an extension cord or a power strip. I will not suggest MX. There is a brand called Oxygen. It is one of the best power cords I have come across. It does not have have anything except a external fuse. Power conditioning has to be done before the power strip.

Please check the following link where I have a photo of this.

http://www.hifivision.com/surround-a...humming-2.html

You live in Chennai, right? You should be able to get it in Ritchie Street or even Mercy Electronics.

Cheers

Venkat:

Thanks for the heads-up on Oxygen power strip, I was very close to buying MX today, actually. Yeah, live in Chennai, actually will be good if there is all-in-one power strip plus surge protector in Oxygen, will check in Ritchie, and Mercy at Velachery is small (where I live), heard there is a big one at Thiruvanmiyur, any idea ?

Absolute Phase · #6 22nd September 2008, 09:06 PM

Try the Belkin Surgemaster superior or gold series. Available at STAPLES In Bangalore. Should be availabe at some stores in Chennai. About Rs 1200 onwards.

Muthusami S · #7 23rd September 2008, 01:22 PM

Hi,

Mercy has a big shop at Tambaram also. This is bigger than the other branches at Adyar and Tiruvanmiyur.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinod_david

Venkat:

Thanks for the heads-up on Oxygen power strip, I was very close to buying MX today, actually. Yeah, live in Chennai, actually will be good if there is all-in-one power strip plus surge protector in Oxygen, will check in Ritchie, and Mercy at Velachery is small (where I live), heard there is a big one at Thiruvanmiyur, any idea ?

anm · #8 25th September 2008, 09:10 PM

Is there a way to test surge protection gear (of course without destroying the equipment

)
There is a listing on Sumaria for Monster surge protector for 8k. Is it worth it?

unleash_me · #9 25th September 2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anm

...Monster surge protector for 8k. Is it worth it?

If we can explain these points...

Audioholics Home Theater Forums - View Single Post - Speakers; When is good enough, enough

Most Expensive Audio Cables

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...then may be these are worth it

On a different note, this is what cnet experts take on the subject.

Can expensive surge protectors provide better audio and video quality?--Ask the Editors | Crave, the gadget blog - CNET

and this one-

YouTube - Townshend Audio Isolda Speaker Cable "geometry matters"

Cheers.

anm · #10 25th September 2008, 09:55 PM

ok - will ask what matters to me.
What is a good surge protector going to cost, and is there a way to test that before ending up actually frying my expensive stuff.
Please suggest such a surge protector - that I can buy in Delhi.
Also - some good noise filter (or CVT with noise filter).

regards

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