Pure AV by Belkin???

[jman103099]

Anyone out there heard of the Pure AV power conditioners made by Belkin? Anybody know if they are any good? Reason being, I am in need of a power center and dont want to spend a lot of money. I am looking at Pure AV stuff and also Monster - reason being, I get a discount at a place that sells the two. So, if you guys have any advice either way that would be great.

Thanks

 

[jaxvon]

How much are you looking to spend, and do you want the "Component" style of conditioner? Tripp-Lite makes some great bar-style units that can be had for under $100. Monster makes quality stuff, but it's overpriced. If you can get a great discount, then it might be worth it. I've never used Belkin, but I know there are users here who have purchased the units.

 

[Sleestack]

I happen to have the Belkin AP41300, a few of the Monsters (HTS 5200 and 3500 MKII) and a Panamax. The Belkin wasn't particularly cheap ($700), but I like it the best out of the three. They all seem to function equally well, but the Belkin has a very clean design.

 

[MDS]

The Belkin Pure AV models sure look pretty. I read the manuals for a couple of the models online and they at least appear to be feature packed for a reasonable price. I am considering getting one as well, but have yet to find any user reviews.

 

[BGLeduc]

I have been considering one of the Belkin Power Centers. Amazon and Buy.com have these at close to 1/2 the price I have seen elsewhere.

They were reviewed favorably in WSR several months back, but it was a 100% subjective evaluation, FWIW.

Brian

 

[Vancouver]

I just bought a Belkin Pure AV PF 30 today and plugged the following into it:

Rotel RSX 1055
Rotel RDV 1060
DVDO iScan HD

Panasonic HDTV Plasma
Xbox 360.

The reason i bought it was for surge protection, and this model looks really good especially in my B&O av rack. I hate to say it, and would never believe it if someone else said this, but it has actually improved my sound and video quality. I figured that if I bought a Richard Grey unit I may hear/see something different for better or worse, but dont have the budget for that yet. I DO notice something different in my system with the Belkin. I know may of you think that cant be possible and depending on your original power source it may be more noticable to some then others, but its there.


for $300 CDN APX I highly recomend it.

 

[shokhead]

Been looking at the PF 30{$103} and the 40{$145}. Except for the #of outlets and joules,dont see a lot of difference. Anything just as good in this price range out there?

 

[Vancouver]

Been looking at the PF 30{$103} and the 40{$145}. Except for the #of outlets and joules,dont see a lot of difference. Anything just as good in this price range out there?

Maybe something equal, but probably not better, and not better looking.

 

[bloosquare]

Have you looked into the furman power conditioners? They have the
"reference" series, the 15 amp one is about $600. A related option, I'm probably going to buy a cheap rackmount power conditioner for the equipment from furman such as the PM-8 and a power factor pro for
the amp.

 

[scenaria]

why not look at the APC H15?

its not only a conditioner but it provides regulation.

if you look hard you can get one shipped for $200