How to trigger gear that doesn't have a trigger port (?)


I've been searching for a solution and can't find one - hopefully someone has solved this kind of problem.

I'm using mostly Meridian gear, but this is really a generic problem.  I've got standalone streamer and DAC, and I want to trigger their power to follow the pre/processor. I've found power strips that purport to do this, but when the Meridian pre is powered up, its draw is apparently too low to trigger the power strip; there are a couple of them, out there, that claim they're adjustable, but I'd prefer something like a strip that can take a trigger signal from the Meridian.

I'd like to hear about implementations that could work (before I explore getting someone to build a unit for me); any ideas?

 

Rich

philosurfer

Does the Meridian have a trigger out? If so, you just need something like the old Russound Act-1 or this, no?

https://www.xantech.com/product/dc-controlled-ac-outlet-AC1

 

@cleeds Thanks for that. The Meridian trigger out is 3.5mm, so I’d just strip the other end and plug a small strip into that unit. That looks to be a version of the Niles (the parent company apparently bought Niles) and Niles also had a 3-outlet unit (1 of them unswitched).