The CS947 Tacima 6 Way Mains Conditioner

[Dom]

After purchasing one from Richer Sounds for £44.95, I must say it’s a well-constructed extension strip. I particularly appreciate the visible PCB through the plastic window, and the MOVs are impressively large, which is reassuring.

The CS947 is designed to extend the lifespan of my equipment by absorbing surges and spikes, which is ultimately what matters most.

While at Richer Sounds, I also had the chance to see the latest TVs on display, and they were truly astonishing—I couldn’t help but step back to admire them.

 

[Jasonovich]

After purchasing one from Richer Sounds for £44.95, I must say it’s a well-constructed extension strip. I particularly appreciate the visible PCB through the plastic window, and the MOVs are impressively large, which is reassuring.

The CS947 is designed to extend the lifespan of my equipment by absorbing surges and spikes, which is ultimately what matters most.

While at Richer Sounds, I also had the chance to see the latest TVs on display, and they were truly astonishing—I couldn’t help but step back to admire them.

You're doing the most sensible thing by investing in mains surge protection.
I have CS947 Tacima plugged into my Audiowalle 3000W 15A Power Mains Supply Purifier, double protection!
So many main plugs in my study, does the job. 🙂

You can never take this too lightly. Three years ago I was using ordinary mains adapters and paid the price when the local grid had an almighty surge. My Topping E30 DAC was cooked, since then, all my devices have surge filters.

 

[Deliriumbassist]

Just remember to replace it after a while. It's a sacrificial design (like most) which means the components that deal with surges wear out their protective capabilities every time a surge happens, mainly due to heat. Not a lot of people realize this.

 

[Jasonovich]

Just remember to replace it after a while. It's a sacrificial design (like most) which means the components that deal with surges wear out their protective capabilities every time a surge happens, mainly due to heat. Not a lot of people realize this.

No, I had no idea, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Dave_]

Pleased to see no claims of improved sound quality!

 

[Deliriumbassist]

No, I had no idea, thanks for the heads up!

I typically change out my surge protectors every 5 years-ish. Except for the one on my audio system, as that one is specifically non-sacrificial and is hooked up to the most expensive electrical items in my home.

 

[nopiano]

Just remember to replace it after a while. It's a sacrificial design (like most) which means the components that deal with surges wear out their protective capabilities every time a surge happens, mainly due to heat. Not a lot of people realize this.

Good point. Although Russ Andrews is sometimes criticised for his mains products, they do have replacement service for their surge devices, or Superclamp as he calls them. He suggests every five years too.

 

[Deliriumbassist]

Good point. Although Russ Andrews is sometimes criticised for his mains products, they do have replacement service for their surge devices, or Superclamp as he calls them. He suggests every five years too.

Only reason I have an Audioquest 505 is because it should never need replacing (and unlike the RA Megaclamps that also seem to be non-sacrificial, it gives me 12 additional sockets, for roughly the same price).