Audiophiles have known for years that the power coming through the AC line is full of interference and line disturbances that degrade audio reproduction. Dirty power is also caused by radiated high frequency signals, such as those coming from broadcast stations, or even your own video and digital components. You only have to see the interference from a motor or hairdryer to see and hear its effects. With today's digital circuitry and especially with digital video, polluted AC power can cause poor quality sound and picture. The detrimental effects of dirty power cannot be removed by ordinary surge protectors. Monster's Clean Power Circuitry Stage 2 v.2.0 filters provide excellent AC power line noise rejection. Isolation of audio and video equipment is provided for improved component-generated noise rejection. This results in the best possible sound and picture from your components. You'll enjoy a more natural sound with increased dynamic range as well as the most vivid image possible.
Like personal computers, sensitive electronics in your Home Theater components can be easily damaged from the surges and spikes common with AC power today. The problem is even worse if you live in an area plagued by lightning or power blackouts. Extremely high voltages can travel through the power line, seriously damaging or even destroying your components. The Monster HTS 1000 MKII features over 2700 joules of extreme surge and spike protection.
Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) are not enough to protect your equipment on their own. Unlike ordinary surge protectors which only use MOVs, the HTS 1000 MKII's exclusive Tri-Mode Protection circuitry automatically disconnects all of your connected equipment if you're hit by a big one. While some other surge protectors leave equipment connected and vulnerable after such a hit, Monster's HTS 1000 MKII safely disconnects them. In addition, if your system takes a hit, an audible alarm will tell you Monster Power has protected your system from damage.