Monster Home Theatre Reference HTS 2600 MKII PowerCenter with Clean Power Stage 2 v.2.1 10

Audiophiles have known for years that the power coming through the AC line is full of interference that degrades audio reproduction. With today's digital circuitry and especially digital video, polluted AC power can cause poor quality sound and pictures. The Monster Power HTS 2600 MKII filters out electrical line noise, and protects sensitive Home Theater components that can be easily damaged from the surges and spikes common with AC power. Patented Monster Clean Power filter circuitry stops most electrical line noise that goes right through ordinary surge protectors, and Stage 2 v.2.1 also prevents noise generated by one A/V component from affecting another. Two isolated filters optimized for audio and video, plus a high-current filter for your power amplifier, provide excellent AC powerline noise rejection. Unlike many simpler surge protectors that rely entirely on metal oxide varistors (MOVs) for surge protection, exclusive Monster T2 electronic circuitry completely disconnects power for 15-seconds when it senses a voltage swell coming. This protects the MOVs from blowing out whenever there's a problem. T2 also protects from severe under-voltage sags that can damage your equipment. With Monster Tri-Mode circuitry you not only get comprehensive power protection, you're also alerted of what's going on with audible alarm and visual status indicator lights. With the ability to absorb up to 5750 Joules of electrical surge, and the microprocessor-based T2 Circuitry re-connecting your home theater components only after danger has passed, you can rely on the HTS 2600 MKII to keep your system protected. Monster has also included convenient component-assigned color-coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification. It's also rack-mountable for easy integration, and can be remote controlled for convenient operation. For superior performance, protection, and power conditioning, choose the Monster HTS 2600 MKI

The fact is, analog audio equipment is sensitive to a different type of noise than video, just as video is sensitive to a different type of noise than digital, and so on. In the past, manufacturers have used filters to combat the problem of noise introduced via power sources. Unfortunately, the filters were not optimized to attenuate at the different frequencies that are unique to digital, analog audio, and video realms. Products that managed to deliver truly cleaner AC power were thousands of dollars in price, out of reach for most people. Enter Head Monster Noel Lee. An uncompromising audiophile, Lee joined forces with Richard Marsh, the world’s foremost expert on AC power, to develop affordable solutions to AC power problems. The result? Monster Clean Power. Internal view showing the various filters and advanced circuitry. Pictured is the HTS5100. Rear view showing the component-assigned outlets. Pictured is the HTS5100. More Than Just Surge! -Monster Clean Power The following overviews of Monster’s isolated, specially tuned Clean Power filters demonstrate the methodology behind Clean Power’s development. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more advanced the noise filtration. The more advanced the noise filtration, the higher the level of component-to-component isolation. Isolated Clean Power Digital Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment digital filters isolate digital components from connected analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Video Filters Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment, video filters isolate video components from connected digital and analog audio components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Analog Audio Filters Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components, audio filters isolates audio components from connected digital and video components for maximum rejection of interference. Isolated Clean Power Ultra-High Current Filter Optimized for maximum noise rejection, ultra-high current filters provide maximum current to high power components such as surround sound amplifiers. Reference Home Theater Power Monster PowerCenters also offer the most comprehensive home theater system protection available, featuring higher joule ratings for faster acting, full capacity surge protection. Monster’s Multiple SurgeGuard and Tri-Mode Circuitry instantly detects any voltage surge or spike and immediately suppresses it before it can reach your components. And, for your total peace of mind, the latest generation of Monster Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters come with higher Connected Equipment Guarantees (CEGs). Unlike other surge protectors, the PowerCenters’ ultra low-loss RF circuitry provides maximum protection with virtually no signal loss, especially important with the advent of HDTV. In addition, all PowerCenters display current draw and voltage. Monster recognizes that convenience is vital, too. The PowerCenters feature component-assigned color coding with matching power cord labels for easy identification, and all are rack mountable, for easy integration into custom installed rack mount systems. Get All The Performance You Paid For With Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters, you’ll get the best possible audio and video performance from your home theater system.

Excellent I did connect it to a Playstation 3, 46 LCD Sharp Aqua tv, RX-V3300 Yamaha receiver and HD Direct tv receiver and the picture quality improved,the sound improved a lot. I got 4 Infinity speakers ERS310 in ceiling and ERS HV250 as a front speaker. Clean sound. I do recommend this product for $ 160.00 is a very good investment.

This is a nice conditioner. The back of the unit has labeled plugs as most Monster products do. It included a decal sheet to label the component cords for identification. However it did not include rack ears, as the manual indicated. All in all, a good buy.

I got this to protect my investment on a Sony Bravia 42 tv and not to mention everything else i have hooked up to it like my girl's PS3, 360, cable box, Yamaha Souround sound, and a Yamaha receiver i no longer use. I bought 3 months ago it in case somehting bad happens and so far nothing has happend. I cant beleive i spent so much ($300) =(

Great Product. Works and looks great. A welcome addition to my set up. If the AV receiver is the brains then this is the central nervous system. And I don't have to be nervous about nasty power surges, spikes, lightening storms, power outages, etc. The Monster 2600 provides a feeling of security for my costly Home Theatre gear. I know there are other alternatives out there, but for me I am very glad I made this purchase and would highly recommend this product.

The HTS 2600 MKII is a good product for the price($184 @ Amazon). I am not convinced that the "filtering" of clean current is that important in an area that has a modern power grid. However, the two major advantages that make it worth while are: (1) Provides excellent power surge protection for my $6K HTS investment; (2) Provides plenty of power outlets, coaxial cable outlets to organize the spiderweb of cables for HDTV, X-Box, DVD, VCR, AV Reciever, Sat/DVR with room to spare. Original HTS was DOA, but didn't realize it within 30-days since I was awaiting for other components. Amazon still exchanged it .. Thanks a million!