Dedicated 20amps vs power conditoner

[SPEEDY202]

First of all I would like say hello to all of you guys! I'm a newbie when it comes to home theater. I'm sure that there's somebody in this forum who's more experience to answer my curiosity. Here it goes... "Do I still need a power conditioner for a rotel 1095 even if I have placed a decicated 20 amp outlet? " second question..."If you guys say yes, would it be ok to plug the TV, sound processor, etc on the power conditioner too? Or, just plug the rotel 1095 on the dedicated outlet and plug the power conditoner on a separate outlet for the TV, Sound Processor, cable, etc etc...?" Am sorry guys if this has been posted alrady but I tried to search and couldn't find any of the previous post made. Thanks alot!

 

[MDS]

The real question is do you need a power conditioner at all.

A 20 amp circuit is just that - a circuit that can sustain a max load of 20 amps vs the typical 15 amps. It says nothing about the 'quality' of the power delivered to your home by the electric company.

A power conditioner will help to alleviate power problems, IF you have any. I think they are valuable for peace of mind and surge suppression and also as a convenient place to plug in all of your equipment but unless you actually have a problem that the power conditioner can rectify, you will not suddenly see a greatly improved picture or audio.

 

[tdeluce]

First of all I would like say hello to all of you guys! I'm a newbie when it comes to home theater. I'm sure that there's somebody in this forum who's more experience to answer my curiosity. Here it goes... "Do I still need a power conditioner for a rotel 1095 even if I have placed a decicated 20 amp outlet? " second question..."If you guys say yes, would it be ok to plug the TV, sound processor, etc on the power conditioner too? Or, just plug the rotel 1095 on the dedicated outlet and plug the power conditoner on a separate outlet for the TV, Sound Processor, cable, etc etc...?" Am sorry guys if this has been posted alrady but I tried to search and couldn't find any of the previous post made. Thanks alot!

I have my Cinenova Grande 3 plugged directly in an isolated 20 A circuit ( without anything else on it ). If I used a power conditioner, it would void my warranty....

 

[Johnd]

I have my Cinenova Grande 3 plugged directly in an isolated 20 A circuit ( without anything else on it ). If I used a power conditioner, it would void my warranty....

I don't believe it voids your warranty at all. Even it were worded as such, any half-witted judge or mediator would rule against that language.

I believe your manufacturer recommends against conditioners as most conditioners substantially limit the available power supply...some to only about 10A! And the Cinenovas are power hogs...I think the 7 can handle a 30A circuit! So it is not that a conditioner would somehow ruin your amp, it would simply severely limit it's potential. Cheers.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Unless I am mistaken; most companies tell you to plug the amp in directly to the circuit for the reason John just stated.

 

[fmw]

Think of "power conditioners" as plug strips. That may help put things into perspective for you.

 

[SPEEDY202]

Ok so I'll skip the power conditioner then and just plug it directly to the dedicated 20amp outlet. Thanks guys!