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<blockquote data-quote="Digerati" data-source="post: 620860" data-attributes="member: 59833"><p>Well, been an IT tech for many years too. I am just saying it is easy to assume it is the failed PSU that takes out connected devices. But in most cases, if something in the computer is destroyed too it is some surge or spike that likely took out both the PSU and the connected devices. Now the PSU might be blamed for failing to stop the anomaly, but it is still the anomaly the deserves the ultimate blame. </p><p></p><p>Yes, the newer and better PSUs are much more fault tolerant and are better able to protect connected devices in the event the PSU fails. Fortunately, even the big name computer makers - for the most part - stopped using the cheapest PSUs they could find. But you are right, there are still plenty of low cost, low quality PSUs out there, and sadly, there are still many users who attempt to cut corners in the budget by buying the cheapest PSU they can find. But again, because computer PSUs output low voltage DC, a failed PSU typically (but not always) does not result in a cascade of destruction. </p><p></p><p>I note this is just one reason I recommend all computers be on a "good" UPS with AVR - automatic voltage regulation. A surge and spike protector is little more than a fancy and expensive extension cord. </p><p></p><p>To your Logitech Z-5500, I never did like the term "Digital Speaker". There is no such thing as a digital speaker. Sound is analog. Period! And speakers reproduce sound. And they do that by taking an analog signal and converting that to sound waves. And sound waves move through the air as analog waveforms. Not a bunch of 1s and 0s, highs and lows, or ons and offs. The only digital is in the signal processing circuits used to drive the analog final amplifiers that drive the speakers. </p><p></p><p>This is another example of marketing weenies coming up with confusing marketing terms that make no sense. </p><p></p><p>I have some decent computer speakers. But I don't pretend they are audiophile quality. I don't use them for "serious" concentrated listening. I go to my living room and home theater system for that. I note the best computer speakers typically cost around $400 for the ("self-powered") entire system. That generally includes 4 surround, 1 center and 1 subwoofer PLUS all the electronics and amplifiers stuffed into the subwoofer housing to drive them. And they do sound darn good. </p><p></p><p>But to put things into perspective, audiophiles on a <u>tight</u> budget might spend $400 for <u>just</u> the front left speaker</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Digerati, post: 620860, member: 59833"] Well, been an IT tech for many years too. I am just saying it is easy to assume it is the failed PSU that takes out connected devices. But in most cases, if something in the computer is destroyed too it is some surge or spike that likely took out both the PSU and the connected devices. Now the PSU might be blamed for failing to stop the anomaly, but it is still the anomaly the deserves the ultimate blame. Yes, the newer and better PSUs are much more fault tolerant and are better able to protect connected devices in the event the PSU fails. Fortunately, even the big name computer makers - for the most part - stopped using the cheapest PSUs they could find. But you are right, there are still plenty of low cost, low quality PSUs out there, and sadly, there are still many users who attempt to cut corners in the budget by buying the cheapest PSU they can find. But again, because computer PSUs output low voltage DC, a failed PSU typically (but not always) does not result in a cascade of destruction. I note this is just one reason I recommend all computers be on a "good" UPS with AVR - automatic voltage regulation. A surge and spike protector is little more than a fancy and expensive extension cord. To your Logitech Z-5500, I never did like the term "Digital Speaker". There is no such thing as a digital speaker. Sound is analog. Period! And speakers reproduce sound. And they do that by taking an analog signal and converting that to sound waves. And sound waves move through the air as analog waveforms. Not a bunch of 1s and 0s, highs and lows, or ons and offs. The only digital is in the signal processing circuits used to drive the analog final amplifiers that drive the speakers. This is another example of marketing weenies coming up with confusing marketing terms that make no sense. I have some decent computer speakers. But I don't pretend they are audiophile quality. I don't use them for "serious" concentrated listening. I go to my living room and home theater system for that. I note the best computer speakers typically cost around $400 for the ("self-powered") entire system. That generally includes 4 surround, 1 center and 1 subwoofer PLUS all the electronics and amplifiers stuffed into the subwoofer housing to drive them. And they do sound darn good. But to put things into perspective, audiophiles on a [U]tight[/U] budget might spend $400 for [U]just[/U] the front left speaker [/QUOTE]
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