PPP's/RGPC600s(s)

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by hkval

Maybe a momentary shot but definitely a long-lasting pleasure.

I see... They seem to be more addicting than heroine based on just how many units many here think they need and the concept that "the more the merrier".

In reality, most power conditioners are simply very limited on voltage sags, brownouts and longer lasting transients with demanding systems. The Pure Power is not. Of course I only understood that after I purchased various RGPC and PS Audio products... http://www.purepoweraps.com/comparison.htm

Having said that, I will still use my RGPC and PS Audio products for various other needs except my main system.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I doubt having even 10 would really help. They all work for a split second as the line voltage drops, the magnetic field colapses inducing a momentary boost of current. This works for very sharp transients, not a more sustained demand. Think of it as a momentary shot of nitrous vs a permanent turbo.

Let's Fence... :lsabre:

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Let's Fence... :lsabre:

My light saber will be powered by Pure Power...

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by PHC1

My light saber will be powered by Pure Power...

Then ye' shall die by Pure Power.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Then ye' shall die by Pure Power.

Come on, everyone knows the pen is mightier than the sword. Well the keyboard actually these days...

But seriously, do try the Pure Power sometime, it is awesome.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Come on, everyone knows the pen is mightier than the sword. Well the keyboard actually these days...

But seriously, do try the Pure Power sometime, it is awesome.

And that I shall, in black though!

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

And that I shall, in black though!

Both silver and black are available as a choice.

[Ryan Conway]

Wow, this is getting a little heated.

For those unfamiliar with Pure Power I though I might drop in and give you all a little background on their products.

The products are based on the same UPS technology used for your computers. Yes, they do use a very high grade, but this is not a good solution for high end audio systems. As with most UPS solutions they use a class D amplifier to produce the output. While class D has made some incredible strides in terms of performance, it is not ready for AC Regeneration as PS has defined the category.

The problem with using class D amps in an AC Regenerator is the noise level of the output. We began using class D amps in our audio products a decade ago. Our HCA-2 hit the market in 2001 and was the first class D amp to receive a Stereophile "Class A"'. Despite all the advancements in class D it remains a poor choice for AC regeneration. While you can get the output distortion to respectable levels without a load, when you apply a load to these class D regenerators the distortion jumps through the roof. In our testing of the Pure Power products just a 300 watt amp load resulted in distortion levels exceeding what the wall was providing.

There are many benefits to using class D, but as far as we are concerned the negatives outweigh the benefits in AC Regeneration.

[Ryan Conway]

PCH1 - It sounds like you might be affected by some line sage when you are hitting the peaks you mentioned. The battery aspect of the Pure Power would correct these sags and would account for the differences when listening to extended peaks. You could accomplish the same UPS benefit, with the low distortion output of a Premier, by combining our PowerPack 1500mkII with the Premier.

Or another solution would be to get a big dedicated panel, such as Ivans.

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That's it, Serge! Rip out all the drywall and re-cable from the source!