Surge and Battery Backup

[sg13]

As I just posted in the Audio forum, I'm new here. Been doing a lot of reading, but haven't come across my exact question.

I've got the following equipment in my humble HT:
Toshiba 36" CRT TV
DirecTivo
DirecTV Receiver
Kenwood VR-507 Receiver (500W + Sub)
Panasonic DVD
Kenwood CD Changer (circa 1989)
Kenwood Dual Tape Deck (circa 1989)
Powered Subwoofer
5 channel Sound
VCR
HTPC (soon to be added)

What level of Surge and Battery protection would you recommend. I know I should have something for the Tivo and HTPC for battery, but should I get 1 piece of equipment for everything? I figure the TV wont be on battery, but should definitely have good surge protection.

I don't believe the monster hype, so no need to unsell me on their equipment. I'm looking to find the right equipment that serves me today and possibly the near future.

Thank you for the advice!

--Scott :righton:

[aud19]

Well depending on budget I'd get a smart-UPS system for the PC that protects from surges and will safely shut down the PC in the event of power failure. For the rest of the system there's about a million options... Anywhere from $50 surge protectors to thousands of dollars for huge power unitshttp://www.richardgrayspowercompany....cts/index.html . Some folks swear by these http://www.brickwall.com/ I personally own a couple of these http://www.apcc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=67

Jason

[jazznsoccer]

Or you could regenerate power as shown in this link http://www.audiorevolution.com/equip/psaudio/index.html. But this does cost as much as a good amp so beware...

Unless you have really dirty power or live in an area with known surges (like lightning in FL or AZ), or are an extreme "phile then the basic surge protectors are probably good enough.

[jazznsoccer]

For more reading check out this link http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...e&pagenumber=1.

The APC smart UPS is a good recommendation for the HTPC (or any PC).

[sg13]

For more reading check out this link http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...e&pagenumber=1.

The APC smart UPS is a good recommendation for the HTPC (or any PC).

Thanks for the link. Thats a ton of good information! Thank you!

--Scott