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Old 4th February 2005, 09:38 AM   #27
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Just something to think about: where you record (location and building) can drastically alter the value proposition of expensive power equipment.

My old late 1940s apartment at the beach had the sh*ttiest power imaginable -- spikes, noise, brownouts. Yikes! Still, I had neither the means nor the incentive (knowing I was moving soon) to spend what was necessary to solve the power problems.

When we bought a place (built in 1987), I was preparing to have some power work done and buy some equipment, but the power seemed very clean and stable and a visit from an electrician confirmed that I wouldn't gain much even if I spent quite a bit on power equipment in this place.

So...more toys for me! ;)

Anyhow, something to consider if you're wondering if you *need* expensive power conditioning -- there's no need to solve a problem that doesn't exist! If you've got a real problem, that's another story.

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