Yes, Naim recommends Wiremold. Available with and without surge protection.
I use one and it's well-built and transparent in my system.
I use one and it's well-built and transparent in my system.
To power strip or not
Hi, folks
To many this mayn’t be a question, or rather an option at all, but do you all use a power strip in your hifi setup where a range of components are used? If not do you connect directly to a series of wall outlets, or other? In my case I’ve skipped a power strip and replaced it with screw terminals for the lead and return wires respectively (and ground ditto, if used), all bundled in a small box. This way the bare conductor ends of my DIY power cables meet each other directly without connectors or other in between. Sonically, to me, this is the way to go, although it’s less practical when disconnecting, adding or switching components.
Using power strips what are your thoughts on their different incarnations - be they the cheap Home Depot style version of more (expensive) audiophile ditto - and their effect on the sound in your setup? What do you yourself use? If you've experimented comparing power strips with wall outlets-direct or other also, please share your thoughts here as well.
/M
To many this mayn’t be a question, or rather an option at all, but do you all use a power strip in your hifi setup where a range of components are used? If not do you connect directly to a series of wall outlets, or other? In my case I’ve skipped a power strip and replaced it with screw terminals for the lead and return wires respectively (and ground ditto, if used), all bundled in a small box. This way the bare conductor ends of my DIY power cables meet each other directly without connectors or other in between. Sonically, to me, this is the way to go, although it’s less practical when disconnecting, adding or switching components.
Using power strips what are your thoughts on their different incarnations - be they the cheap Home Depot style version of more (expensive) audiophile ditto - and their effect on the sound in your setup? What do you yourself use? If you've experimented comparing power strips with wall outlets-direct or other also, please share your thoughts here as well.
/M
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If using a power strip for little money Brick wall brand works well without sacrificing dynamics,and NO MOVs which Rob dynamics , class B component up there with items several times their cost under $300 ask for the Audio version. If you have a few bucks more a steal is the new Audio Quest 1200 surge- line conditioner $1000 you can shop online for under$900 a true great value |
I’ve had my eye on this one: AC Power Filter Power Conditioner - WAudio AC Power Purifier with Surge Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XWL2VVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_stUSDbNXZ1PTP Yes, Chinese made...but Sean at Zero Fidelity tried it with good results. Chinese equipment has been consistently on the rise in terms of quality and attention to detail. Nonetheless, not many reviews otherwise. Wondering if anyone here has tried it. |
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