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Old 10-03-00, 12:36 PM
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I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with AC line conditioners? Specifically I have the following problem and was wondering if an AC line conditioner would solve it.

When watching TV I get a little white "blip" across the screen when my furnace, central air, dryer, etc. kick on or off. It only happens when I'm watching TV - not during a DVD. An electrician told me it is probably a ground problem where it is jumping from my electrical line to my cable TV line since my cable TV is grounded to my electrical box outside. I called my cable TV company (AT&T), they came out and replaced my underground line but said the ground was perfectly acceptable (i.e. within "code") and they wouldn't adjust it.

Anyway, I currently use an APC Professional Surge Arrest (my cable runs through it) for electrical spikes, lightning, etc. but it does nothing for my little white "blip". I was curious if AC line conditioners, like the Monster Power Reference PowerCenter or the Panamax Max lines would prevent this.

Any experience/suggestions/comments anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Old 10-03-00, 01:41 PM
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Yes. You definately want to get a line conditioner. I have the Monster 5000, and I highly reccomend it, if you can justify the price. I used to have the Panamax MAX1500, and I don't think it is as good. You also want to get a good unit because aside of the annoying noise/pop the AC unit is creating, it is also very hard on your equipment.

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Old 10-03-00, 02:27 PM
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I own a Monster Line conditioner/Surge protector and (I think) all components run through it. And I still have the problem of a clicking noise when light switches are operated in the house. This occurs even when my Reciever is off. My only recent change was to install the 100 W Pioneer Sub Amp (recommended on this site) to drive 2 Bass Shakers. I don't think the "click" occured before this.

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Old 10-03-00, 03:51 PM
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I have a Panamax 1000+ and it does the job nicely.

Green, what problems did you have with your panamax? (why do you think the other is better?) Also why did you replace it?
Old 10-03-00, 06:54 PM
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I recently bought a Monster HTS1000 to solve the same problem. Works like a charm.
Old 10-04-00, 12:17 AM
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I also have a couple of panamax 1000+'s, they work great. I also installed hospital certified electrical outlets to plug them into. The wiring in my house is 32 years old and my theater is CLEAN sounding and looking since I have done all this.

Green - I would also like to know what you do not like about the panamax? If you look at the written specs on each, the monster does not look like a better unit.
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Thanks for the input.

Obviously I would rather spend $200 +/- (Panamax 1000+) on something that will do the trick rather than $300 and up (the Monsters). So the question now becomes where's the best online place to buy a Panamax 1000+?

Thanks again!
Old 10-04-00, 10:11 AM
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$300 and up for the Monsters? Globalmart.com has the HT1000 for $99.99 plus shipping. If you need more outlets and/or are running high current power amps, try the HT2000 (I think they have it for about $30 more). I'm in no way affiliated with Globalmart.
Old 10-04-00, 11:15 AM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by TonyS:
Thanks for the input.

Obviously I would rather spend $200 +/- (Panamax 1000+) on something that will do the trick rather than $300 and up (the Monsters). So the question now becomes where's the best online place to buy a Panamax 1000+?

Thanks again!
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I got mine at http://www.onecall.com

for around $170 IMHO best bang for the buck. Monster has always seemed more like advertising hype to me, that is why they cost more.

Old 10-04-00, 01:40 PM
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I have the Panamax 1000+ too.
Great unit!
Old 10-04-00, 05:00 PM
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colin - When I said $300 for the Monsters I was referring to the HTS2500 and up. That and I only had a Crutchfield catalog in font of me. I never really considered the HTS1000 or 2000. I gave globalmart.com a look and was surprised by their prices on Monsters. They are the only site I've seen that sells the Monsters for less than the Panamaxs.

4KRG - I'm going to give onecall.com a look tonight.

Thanks again for the input!
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OK. I checked out the Panamaxs at onecall.com and now have the following question. Which is better, the Max500DBS or Max1000+? According to the specs available at onecall, they are the same except that the 500DBS has satellite and phone connections but has only 7 outlets to the 1000+'s 8 outlets. I'm thinking, if the performance is the same, why not get the 500DBS so if I ever add a satellite, PVR, etc. then I'll have the connections. Of course I'll have no where to plug them in . The price is roughly the same - the 1000+ was about $9 less. Any thoughts?
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Here are some links, I think you have the differences correct.

http://www.panamax.com/Products/Prod...?sName=GRM0505
http://www.panamax.com/Products/Prod...?sName=GRM7830
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I was looking on the Panamax site and noticed they do not say the 1000+ has delayed on for two of the circuits.

My 1000+ does and connect my amp and sub to them.

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