Desperate - Need HELP !!! Issue with voltage fluctuation in Bangalore

[john_k_antony]

Yes, the root cause with the loose neutral connection is solved at the distribution line from the main transformer.

Now my equipment are highly protected (I assume)

Meter Box -> Sollatek AVS 30 voltage cut off -> OBO surge protector -> MCB -> Belkin heavy duty surge protector -> Vertex audio grade 3KVA stabilizer with built-in voltage regulator, surge protection and high/low voltage cut off -> HT equipment.

My projector is protected by a V-Guard stabilizer -> APC 1KV BackupPro UPS -> Projector.

I hope the above protection will take care of my equipment :thumbsup:

Can't trust these BESCOM guys. Usually they mess up when they give new connections as its a new housing layout and new houses are coming up.

-John.

 

[Nagaraj S]

Guys,

I have connected all my equipment back to my Vertex 3KV audio grade stabilizer. I know it is not recommended,
John.

John, could you please shed more light why this is so? I too have voltage fluctuation in my area, and had short-listed the Vertex 3 KVA. I have a Denon AVR, SVS SUB, a 51-inch Plasma, and a Pioneer BDP.

Thanks
Nagaraj

 

[john_k_antony]

Nagraj,

Couple of senior audiophiles who visited my place said that there seems to be a slight drop in fidelity and lack of dynamic range, when they listed to my stereo setup after connecting my CDP/TT and Stereo Amp to the Vertex. However, my ears couldn't make any difference . And Emotiva (my HT power amps) also recommended connecting the amps directly to the wall socket as they said some power conditioners may not be quick enough to react to a sudden current spike required by high power amps during some heavy movie sequence. Also these power conditioners may restrict the current to the equipment, as a safety feature, that might affect the performance of power amps to handle dynamic range.

However after I "fried" some equipment due to crazy power fluctuation, I am not bothered about "missing dynamic range". I care mode about safety of my equipment. So using Vertex for all my expensive equipment now.

May be in US and other developed countries, there is very little / no voltage fluctuation and can afford to plug high current equipment directly to the wall socket. I think in India, especially in Bangalore, we should definitely have some protection.

Hope this helps.

-John.