I doubt it's a bottleneck, but here's my advice on the latest crop of surge protectors:
https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2021/09/time-for-new-surge-suppression.html
Surge Protectors
Hello Friends,
I recently added a dedicated 20amp circuit just for my Dutch & Dutch 8C's (active speakers). In addition to some vibration control (T podiums) the setup sounds amazing. I couldn't be happier with the 8C's, and the impending firmware upgrade adding BACCH to the system is just a big fat cherry on top. I'm nearly at the end of my journey in terms of buying/upgrading.
At the moment the right speaker doesn't reach the new outlet so both speakers are plugged into a surge protector, which is plugged into the new outlet.
My question is this, is my surge protector ($26 Belkin with 12 plugs from Amazon) a bottleneck, or in any way limiting the benefits of the new circuit?
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Protecting with a re-setable fuse/relay is one thing, but I encourage you to consider a unit like this Furman (PFR version) https://furmanpower.com/product/15a-prestige-power-conditioner-w-power-factor-technology/ A key feature: "Furman’s exclusive Power Factor provides a 45A peak current reservoir to minimize the detrimental effects of line impedance on high-current gear such as amplifiers and powered monitors." I plug it into my separate circuit, and then nearly everything into it. One switch all on; all off.
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Surge protectors are evil. Your active speakers are probably class D and much less current sensitive. But still, putting a surge protector downstream of your new circuit is like buliding a new road and leaving your driveway gravel. Sure protectors are all about limiting current, not providing a nice full flow of electrons. Replace the cords on your speakers with longer and heavier ones. Jerry |
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