>      Hmmm, I simply bought a Panamax Max 1000 for about $220 and
 > plugged it in.  All hum disappeared and I got the added bonus of
 > guaranteed surge protection for my equipment (up to a couple of
 > million dollars!  They'll even replace the Panamax if it takes the
 >      And best of all, it was just a matter of plugging it in.  No
 > installation of new breaker boxes or outlets required. :)
   I also have one on line and will be buying a second one as money allows. 
I will need two, minimum, to cover the better pieces of equipment I have. 
With 
five active amps, the power limits come up real fast and I don't feel good 
about standard surge suppression units which do nothing with noise.
Even so, I am glad I ran the dedicated/grounded power lines and upgraded to 
hospital grade recepticles, etc. for my audio gear. For me, it is just a 
matter of knowing something is done right and as good as it can 
be done, within the limits of common sense. Therefore, when I had the 
opportunity, I wired for the sound system and a second run to my office and 
my 
computer gear.
   If I move, I'll wire the new house before moving in.
Cheers, John
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