@phusis - "power strips" have a place in a system, but you have to be careful...
- I only use a power bar for source components, because they draw less current and tend to have less of an impact on other source components
- I recommend plugging the amp directly into the wall
Of all the commercially available products, I would ONLY use Furutech products.
But being a DIYer I build my own...
- I use high quality metal plug boxes
- I use Pass & Seymour MRI plugs - regular hospital grade will also do
- I use a breaker in the box - just in case
- I use high grade bulk cable from furutech
- I wire the plugs to a central "bus" - do not wire them in parallel
- I use Sonar Quest mains connectors
I do not use any kind of filter or surge protector, but I do have a surge protector on my electrical panel - which seems the best place for it.
What to look for in a power strip...
- a metal case
- sockets that really grip the plug tight
- a resettable breaker
- an IEC connector - allows you to easily use a good power cable
Anything else (like surge protectors, phone/LAN sockets and antenna sockets) is just "fluff" and drives up the price.
My panel surge protector cost $150 (installed) and is much better than anything in a power bar. More expensive versions are available for sensitive audio gear.
If line noise is a problem then you should invest in a very good power conditioner/regenerator, but that's a whole different conversation.
Hope that helps - Steve
- I only use a power bar for source components, because they draw less current and tend to have less of an impact on other source components
- I recommend plugging the amp directly into the wall
Of all the commercially available products, I would ONLY use Furutech products.
But being a DIYer I build my own...
- I use high quality metal plug boxes
- I use Pass & Seymour MRI plugs - regular hospital grade will also do
- I use a breaker in the box - just in case
- I use high grade bulk cable from furutech
- I wire the plugs to a central "bus" - do not wire them in parallel
- I use Sonar Quest mains connectors
I do not use any kind of filter or surge protector, but I do have a surge protector on my electrical panel - which seems the best place for it.
What to look for in a power strip...
- a metal case
- sockets that really grip the plug tight
- a resettable breaker
- an IEC connector - allows you to easily use a good power cable
Anything else (like surge protectors, phone/LAN sockets and antenna sockets) is just "fluff" and drives up the price.
My panel surge protector cost $150 (installed) and is much better than anything in a power bar. More expensive versions are available for sensitive audio gear.
If line noise is a problem then you should invest in a very good power conditioner/regenerator, but that's a whole different conversation.
Hope that helps - Steve