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Niagara 1200 and subwoofers

Hello, I've got my eye on the 1200 but need two of them. I have 12 pieces to plug in. I'm not worried about stuff like Bluesound node 2, Fios box,, dvd player rarely used... other than my Anthem AV receiver,  Anthem str amp, Parasound 220 x 5 amp, plus two Rythmik subs. It seems I need 5 of the high current outlets when there are only 4 total. My plan is to use a splitter to plug in the subs. Will that work? 

Also, I'm thinking of the Niagara 5000 as an upgrade because it's obviously better and has the 4 high current outlets and 12 total, and in the used market it's not too much of a jump in price for me. It actually offers less outlets than I need but I'm sure it could work,, but the size of it is the #1 negative for me.. my plan is to hide it behind my stack. A bit difficult compared to two separate 1200's. Leaning towards the 1200 especially if i can get a multi discount somewhere or used...  I have a dedicated 20 amp line but it's to more than one receptacle behind my AV equipment. I can run a 10g new line as my panel is 10 ft from my system, but not eager to move my whole 'never want to touch' stack. 

So can I use a 2 to 1 for the 2 subs? Any other ideas?

Thanks


cissado
cissado OP
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Yes, I'm plugging all amps into the wall as well. Just from reading, I got scared into the power strip will rob your system of dynamics etc etc.... I currently use a Furman 8 outlet strip that I plug ancillary stuff into, but have heard great things about the Niagara. If I could physically fit the 5000 I would probably get it, but the 2 1200's are more convenient. 

I think the subs are 950- 1000 watt each. Maybe I'll be forced to run that separate circuit after all.  The AV receiver doesn't really use much because of the external amp. It does add up though. The Anthem str is 600wpc x 2.

More to think about.
Thanks for the reply.


cissado OP
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Just to correct for the record. Anthem str is 400 wpc x 8ohm, 600 x 4ohm
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mijostyn
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Right, you do not want to plug your amplifiers and subwoofers into the same unit as your low level equipment. The subwoofers should be plugged into the closest outlet. Same for the amplifiers. 
cissado OP
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So, what am I doing with the Niagara 1200? My Bluesound Node 2 and roku stuff? I am mainly getting the Niagara for the amps. The subwoofer at certain times of the day has a slight hum. I was hoping to get rid of it with this conditioner. Also, if I go very close to the speakers' tweeter, I hear a faint hiss. I was hoping that would be alleviated as well. Having said that, I do hear a very low noise floor as people call it, so I'm not sure what else to look for after getting the Niagara.

I'm in the process of buying the 1200. I just have to let the dealer know if I want one or two right now. 

Does anyone plug their amps into the Niagara? Now I'm confused. I've heard a lot of good things about them, but didn't realize this.
cissado OP
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Just ordered one. I'll see how it works before I buy the 2nd one. Eta is a few weeks... so a bit of waiting. Thanks for the replies.

If I get some energy, maybe I'll try the 10 gauge new line, but today I ran an extension cord from a dedicated outlet in my house to the subwoofer and still had the same hum. So, not sure if that would help. Its all pretty new construction. I'm betting on the Niagara working.  We'll see.
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