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Re: A/C Line Conditioner
zhimbo #161471 03/15/07 12:36 AM
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I agree, Jim. Peter's perspicacity was palpably prominent and praiseworthy.

(Peter, is the author the post quoted above)

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As I step out of lurk-mode, Jack, let me thank you for sharing that post. I participate in lots of discussion boards where such a post is relevant.

Indeed, it may be relevant to nearly ALL discussion boards.

It *IS* awfully tempting to swing that torch around sometimes.

-Jim

P.S. Back to lurking...




Re: A/C Line Conditioner
Ajax #161472 03/15/07 01:10 AM
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Just to make my personal practice in this area clear, I've never used even a simple surge suppressor. As I've related in the past(much to Jack's amusement), if a lightning strike should destroy my audio equipment, I'd view it as simply being God's way of telling me that it's time to upgrade. I do however take the precaution of bringing home holy water after Mass every Sunday and sprinkling the components. This has apparently worked perfectly and has allowed me to resist the line conditioner rip-off.


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Re: A/C Line Conditioner
JohnK #161473 03/15/07 01:30 AM
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if a lightning strike should destroy my audio equipment, I'd view it as simply being God's way of telling me that it's time to upgrade.




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Re: A/C Line Conditioner
JohnK #161474 03/15/07 01:48 AM
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I would say it is much to Jack's delightful amusement. I think it's a great line and have quoted it many times.

Just to make my position clear, I don't consider a line conditioner a rip-off if, as Chess pointed out, it is purchased for the right reasons.

I have never claimed, and never will, that my PF60 "conditions" my electricity or makes my system sound better. I neither know nor care if it does. That's not why I made my purchase. On the other hand, it has given me a large number of inputs (which I need); it allows me to remotely turn on any or all of the inputs, and delay any or all if, that is desired; it provides me a modest level of peace of mind because of the alleged surge protection for my expensive equipment (I am a man of modest means and would be hard-pressed to "upgrade" my equipment); and its looks please me. To me, all are valid reasons for my purchase, and I don't feel ripped off in the least. YMMV

Nor do I mind that John disagrees with me, and I hope he does not mind if I, occasionally, disagree with him. My liking and respect for him is not based upon how much he agrees with me. It's based on the fact that he's a Brown's fan, which, these days, is a brave and courageous thing (as an Ohio State alumnus, I graciously overlook that fact that he is an alumnus of..........that school up North).


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Ajax #161475 03/15/07 01:54 AM
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I tried a line conditioner once, but it only gave my equipment a healthy shine and got rid of my cables' split ends.

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Ajax #161476 03/15/07 01:56 AM
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Indeed; and since I don't have to spend time worrying about upgrading I can pay attention to more meaningful matters, such as will we use or trade down with the 3rd draft pick.


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Re: A/C Line Conditioner
Ajax #161477 03/15/07 02:24 AM
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Jack,

Interesting.....I don't know who wrote that "torch" speech, but the LAST thing "Scientists", and the over-educated in general are known for,....is being logical!






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LT61 #161478 03/15/07 12:46 PM
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As Jack mentioned, I wrote the torch speech. I don't want to assume anything, so before I respond to your post, can you clarify what you mean by "over-educated"?

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Jack, I really enjoy your writing style and I always have a smile when I read posts in this message board or any other. I try to contribute as much as possible, but I don't know much about a lot so I defer to the experts. Your point about using a line conditioner for the "right reasons" is what I really meant to find out with this thread. I'm not nor will I ever say my amp will perform better or my speakers will sound better if I have an A/C line conditioner. I really wanted one for protection and security and peace of mind. It's a lot of money to invest in equipment to just leave it up to chance of not blowing it up with a ligthening strike or something that home owners insurance will not pay for - even with a deductible. Thanks for all the advice and input -god bless us, everyone (Charles Dickens writing for Tim Cratchit - props)


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Re: A/C Line Conditioner
pmbuko #161480 03/15/07 01:21 PM
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Yeah, that had me shaking my head as well. I wonder. Was Einstein "over-educated"?

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As Jack mentioned, I wrote the torch speech. I don't want to assume anything, so before I respond to your post, can you clarify what you mean by "over-educated"?





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