how to connect power for amps
Those cheap plastic strips for computers definitely affect sonics. Wiremold makes a very transparent power strip with no filters. There are many configurations, the best being aluminum with 6 ft. cord. https://www.mscdirect.com/industrialtools/wiremold-power-strip.html |
“All of your components should have a label on the rear panel indicating maximum current draw in Amps...” Another way to look at this is determine the amount of watts each component uses at idle as well as full power and use that to base your judgment. For example, a 15 amp circuit can handle an absolute maximum of 1800 watts (15ampsx120volts) and the normal operating condition should be less than 80% of that maximum. It’s much more common to see the watts usage in the equipment specs since the maximum ampere draw spec is somewhat meaningless and depends on the load. If your amps run in Class A, you should account for their maximum wattage (not watts per channel) since they’ll draw maximum current even when sitting idle. One comment: You may want to consider placing your monoblocks close(er) to your speakers which might make this topic somewhat moot. P.S. Your DAC and your preamp, if SS, will need little power/watts. |
I use a Hammond Hospital Grade Power Strip and it works very well and is very affordable. http://www.hammondmfg.com/1584h.htm |
