Core Power Technologies

Dan the original Deep Core design was supposed to be a front end 1st in line solution plugged directly into the wall, where up to an EQ 1800 could plug into. Many of those who ordered it made their orders with this in mind. After Deep Core V2 blew up Droleg's system and blew out fuses in Ozzy and Lak's, it was found that DC would handle nowhere near an EQ 1800. Please let us know what it's power handling capabilities will be.

@lak posted this below on the other thread.

@chazzzy007;  Correction chazzzy007 the version II Deep Core blew fuses in ozzy and Lak's system and damaged drloeg's (was either Dac or preamp) and had to go back for repair. BTW the Deep Core at the time the damage occurred in all three was being used to power one or two components it was NOT overloaded and trying to power an entire system (although we tried that also) as others would have you believe. Funny how I was told that there was a team of Marks personal testers that had extensively tested the version I and II Deep Core and it was supposed to be safe to use on an entire system powering a 1200 or 1800!

It is my understanding that the current design has been proven to handle 1200W continuous power load. A final change made to a component in the design to better reject heat should allow for up to 1800W continuous power.

Now, audio power is not always constant and there are transient peaks. At the same time, even with a Class A amp, it is VERY unlikely to even draw a constant 1200W of power.

The beta units did have a design flaw that was not caught initially. These issues have been resolved and engineering indicates that rugged testing has proven this to no longer be an issue. 

I am expecting a unit to test and evaluate.

I realize that the product was sold as an input solution for the 1800. It is possible however, that there was miscommunication between marketing and engineering. However, the new design is capable of handling much more power and this may now be a possible combination.

I personally would dedicate the Core Power unit to handle all line level and source components, but NOT the amp. I typically connect my high current amps directly to the wall.

Thanks,

Dan W.

Dan have you tried plugging your amps directly to an EQ1800?
I have a 5 channel BAT VK-6200 and the results are superb.
The EQ-1800 handles it easily.
No reduction is soundstage or dynamics on movies or music.

Hi, I believe that we DID do this actually at the show.  At shows, where power is SO BAD, I will do this as long as I know the power conditioner or isolation unit that I am using will be lossless.  In the case of the 1800, I agree that there should be no problem in doing so. We had GREAT sound at that show, with Deadalus speakers, Skogrand Cables and ModWright Electronics!  Truly great sound at that show!

With regards to the Deep Core, I am just hesitant until I test it further, insuring that the Deep Core itself will not current limit and can handle  this.

If the Deep Core can be used in this application, then it should be ideal.  I just can't confirm this until I test a current version of the Deep Core.

Thanks,

Dan

I have a Mark Levinson 23.5 which is powered into the EC-1800. I compared between direct to the wall and in to the 1800. I don't notice and reduction in dynamics, soundstage, bass response etc. therefore I opt to remain plugged in to the 1800. Everything seems a little quieter and background seems a bit blacker. Just my 2 cents for what they're worth.