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PS Audio built into room circuit?

I've been thinking that I'd like to have the dedicated circuit to my 2 channel room run to the side of the room and place the PS Audio 600 out of the way. Then run a separate line from the PS Audio to an outlet behind the amp, preamp and cd units. I believe that removing the Ps Audio reduces then size and amount of magnetic and electrical field present and might/should improve the sound production. I am concerned that running 10 guage romex to a hospital grade outlet, then using my power cords will reduce the effectiveness of the power cords.

What do you think?

Bill E.
lakefrontroad
metaphysics
192 posts
 
Hi Bill, I'd bet that PS Audio or other manufacturers would be happy to sell you a run of their power cord (e.g. Lab Cable or Mini Lab Cable) in unterminated form that you could run in the walls. The 1" diameter Lab cable may ruin the structural integrity of your house, but would sound damn fine! The minlab or Cardas Golden would be more appropriately sized for in wall runs. Also, check The Parts Connection, as they probably sell higher-end shielded in-wall cables at more reasonable prices.
lakefrontroad OP
302 posts
 
Hi Metaphysics,

Currently, my amp and PS Audio are on a Zoethecus 2high amp stand situated between the speakers and almost exactly at the midpoint between the speakers. My intent is to get the amp lower to the ground to improve the soundstage. In your opion do you think that the benefit, if any, of moving the PS Audio away from the front end pieces and amp and lowering the amp would be apparent and if so, enough to justify running a twenty foot PS Audio Lab cable?

Thanks,

Bill E.
sean
6,231 posts
 
Bill, i'm going to be checking into doing something similar but will be using a different approach. Since i have a basement, this might allow me to take the power regenerator out of the room entirely. I'd like to try mounting the power regenerator directly under the other gear on a wall mounted shelf. As such, i might be able to simply slip a short cord up through the floor or even install an outlet in the wall for direct access. Will have to check into this first before doing any surgery, but thought i might pass it onto you or others that might be in a similar situation. Sean
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lakefrontroad OP
302 posts
 
Thanks Sean,

I have considered the same, but, I want the option of being able to change the configuration of the voltage/frequency and multiwave without a 100 foot walk. Also for me, the room below the living room is the boiler room and I don't think it would help the PS Audio.

If you do make the change, I'd appreciate hearing from you as to the effect it has, if any, on system performance.

Thanks,

Bill E.
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
What we need now is a remote control for PS Audio's Multiwave... Attn: Paul McGowan! Make that an RF remote, since infrared won't penetrate through floorboards
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