Ask any audio/videophile what the most important accessory for their gear and they will tell you their power conditioner; Electronic House Mag agrees and so, they named their product of the year Tripp Lite's AV Digital UPS HTRL15UPS. This device may look like a glorified surge protector, but we are here to tell you that they are so much more. A quality power condition can make such a noticeable difference in the audio and video quality that you will wonder why you ever ran the equipment without it. But then on the other hand, some people won't be able to tell the difference thanks to their electrical wiring. This power condition includes an uninterrupted power supply to allow your HDTV time to cool off and hopefully extend the life of that pricey lamp, plus, it can run your DVR when the power is off so you will never miss a show. For a modest $349, a person gets the UPS system, an LCD status screen, voltage regulation, and eight outlets. They deemed this the top product because they view it as "the
most capable, cost-effective power protection solution available for a wide range of A/V applications."
Does anyone have this power condition? Why did you choose this one?
posted Aug 16th 2006 at 12:13PM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Bruzer @ Aug 16th 2006 1:12PM
I don't think it's available for purchase yet. I looked all over the net to see what the street price would be on it and couldn't find it anywhere. If someone else actually sees it for sale please speak up.....
PeteL @ Aug 16th 2006 1:32PM
sure beats APC's offering at over $1000.00
kurt @ Aug 16th 2006 3:31PM
I disagree with the initial sentence. The only 'power conditioner' most people need is a surge protector. Well manufactured audio/video components are designed to handle the power that comes from the wall, complete with minor fluctuations. Unless you are having obvious problems with interference (e.g., snow on the screen whenever someone in your house turns on a blow dryer), save your money.
Randy Perry @ Aug 17th 2006 1:51AM
You can find Tripp Lite AV products at Costco (if you have one in your area) I picked one up for 99 bucks, not this exact model, but one very close. Living in L.A. power flow can be spotty so it is very helpful, and with brownouts the norm in the summertime a must.