Samson PB10

I got this unit as a rack-mounted power strip, with built-in lights. I liked the convenience of having an easily movable rack without power cables falling around. For what I bought it, it's perfect.

On the other hand, calling this a power conditioner is a bit of a stretch. It's basically a small surge protector (just like the cheap fused Fr. 15 power strips you can buy at a Fachmarkt) with filters that 'condition' incoming power by removing line noise. The surge protection most people think this unit provides would only kick in if there is a power spike, not a gradual, slight power fluctuation. The power strip does the same.

For constant voltage you want a voltage regulator, which this unit does not provide. They are expensive, heavy units. The Samson PB10 Pro provides front-panel voltage reading, that allows you to turn your gear off yourself if the voltage gets too high or too low. The PB10 will NOT do anything like that.

Important notice: Samson does NOT provide warranty in Europe, at least not for these units. You cannot register this unit outside of the US. I contacted them by e-mail and through social media enquiring about it, and they never bothered to reply.