Cambridge 740C

[Hdale85]

Like a nice APC power station?

http://apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=307

These have power leveling too. Makes sure your equipment always gets 120v. This is what I plan to get as it seems to be better then the Belkin and Monster alternatives for less money. If you froogle for it I'm pretty sure I found the nicer model for like under 300? May be mistaken though.

[dknightd]

You are not supposed to let the smoke escape - often only the factory can put it back in - sometimes the whole unit has to be replaced (as you've found). Smoke is sneaky stuff, sometimes it can escape through no fault of the owner. Once the smoke escapes the equipment never seems to work quite as well

[Glen B]

Like a nice APC power station?

http://apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=307

These have power leveling too. Makes sure your equipment always gets 120v. This is what I plan to get as it seems to be better then the Belkin and Monster alternatives for less money. If you froogle for it I'm pretty sure I found the nicer model for like under 300? May be mistaken though.

I would love to see what's inside the APC. I suspect it is not much different from other similar products. They all employ similar technology -- an autoformer with taps to correct voltage variations, MOVs for surge/spike protection, and LC networks consisting of small toroid chokes and caps for the noise filtration.

[GregLett]

You are not supposed to let the smoke escape - often only the factory can put it back in - sometimes the whole unit has to be replaced (as you've found). Smoke is sneaky stuff, sometimes it can escape through no fault of the owner. Once the smoke escapes the equipment never seems to work quite as well

I unpacked it in the office and turned it on.. my heart was racing.

[Hdale85]

Actually the Monster and Belkin ones don't correct the voltage from everything I've read. Thats why I wanted to go with the APC.

[GregLett]

APC AV Black 1kVA H Type Power Conditioner 120V
I may get this model. I'm only going to put the CD player and
pre through it. That should be enough no?

[Hdale85]

Yeah should be fine. You aren't going to put the amp on it? even if you do it should be plenty.

[GregLett]

Yeah should be fine. You aren't going to put the amp on it? even if you do it should be plenty.

No the amp is by the speakers and the cd/pre is near the seating position.

[soundhound]

I would love to see what's inside the APC. I suspect it is not much different from other similar products. They all employ similar technology -- an autoformer with taps to correct voltage variations, MOVs for surge/spike protection, and LC networks consisting of small toroid chokes and caps for the noise filtration.

In passive devices yes, but don't forget APC makes some pretty wicked active units as well.

[Glen B]

Some day I'll play with the big boys Let us know how you like it.

I received word from the dealer today that I am supposed to be getting the SA-11S2 on Tuesday. I can't wait.:dancenana:

[GregLett]

call me nuts

So after having the 740 in my system four about two weeks, taking it over to my buddy for an audition, prompting him to buy the 840 I couldn't stand it anymore. I also made the mistake of auditioning a classr ca2200 in my system. The speakers loved the extra power the atayen never had such slam.
The end result? I sold my amp and player to raise cash for a new amp and 840 player. Got the amp on agon last night, will be able to get the player in a few weeks.