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Power cord choice?
Hoping to change (or upgrade) my current PC in use with my ARC CD3 Mk2. Currently I'm using a Locus Designs Polestar and setting a limit $600 max. I'd like to find a cord that can get more micro details from the ARC yet, I'd like to retain the smoothness but, try to open the sound stage and get a little more bottom in doing so. I listen to Alt rock (Sir Sly, The Killers, Gargage), rock, blues using Classe CAP 151 integrated and Apogee Slant 6s. I know this is subjective but, I'm also doing my best to work with my budget constraints and I'm not going to change if the improvement would just be slightly incremental. I'd like suggestions to consider, please.
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@rixthetrick You make a good observation about total wattage used. It was recommended to me to try to figure that out. Your Wattage needs are below mine for sure. I have 2 350W Rowland Model 12's, 2 other Rowland amps for surround, a 75W Classe processor, a 450W plasma TV and 6 other lower current analog and digital source components. One factor was that I didn't want any surge suppression devices/technology in my power conditioner. The 156 is a very good unit but I couldn't figure out why it had a 20A power cord and IEC inlet but 15A outlets... Just to mention, the base UberBuss is $1195 and has upgraded outlets. I upgraded beyond that and had a few DigiBuss outlets substituted for standard. |
vinylshadow The 156 is a very good unit but I couldn't figure out why it had a 20A power cord and IEC inlet but 15A outlets ...That's like ARC, which ships preamps with 20A cords even though 15A would more than suffice. But ARC thinks the 20A plug results in a better grip, which makes some sense. |
That makes a lot of sense. 15A inlets, esp with the female connectors having that notch in it, makes for a swiveling connection. I was advised, and will do it soon, to wrap the connection in Teflon tape to tighten the fit. That's one reason i went with a 32A Neutrik connector on my power conditioner...That sucker locks in. |
The 20 amp ratings relates to the total output your conditioner can supply. Not to be confused with the individual output capacity of each plugin on the back of the unit. As such, they recommend the conditioner be put on a 20 amp breaker. It reality, most people use a 20 to 15 amp plug converter so you can use the existing household outlet. Given that most systems, other than initial start-up, will only draw between 1 - 2 amp total, there is no problem running the "20 amp" conditioner on a 15 amp circuit. |
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