Multi-Outlet with NO Conditioning

My suggestion is to add at least several more dedicated lines to go with those 8 outlets to separate the digital noise (cdp, dac) from analog components, to ensure your amplifier has enough juice, and to keep from overloading the circuit and burning down the house.

Put the amp on one dedicated line, all digital on the second dedicated line, and preamp, turntable, etc. on the third dedicated line.

-IMO

Naim makes a very nice power strip.

Stehno: It's quite probable that Peter has chosen to run an aftermarket device that won't allow multiple dedicated lines without sacrificing what he feels are the benefits of that device. He does mention balanced power with surge suppression and noise filtering, so i would assume that he's simply trying to share the output of one larger aftermarket AC device amongst the entire system chain.

If such is the case, running dedicated lines from this device would achieve nothing that a high grade power strip wouldn't do. That's because all of the internally generated noise would still congregate at the same feedpoint. As such, so long as there isn't any form of current limiting going on, adding additional lines would achieve nothing but higher cost and increased system complexity.

Peter: I would second the recommendation of Chris VH at VH Audio. Albert can also make you some type of AC junction box using his Porter Ports. While Chris specifies what he uses in terms of wiring in the construction of his on the VH Audio website, you would probably have to contact Albert to find out the specifics of what he offers. Both of these would be no-frills units in terms of cosmetics, but would get the job done in a very efficient manner. Both of these guys are complete gentleman and you won't find anyone nicer to deal with. I'm quite certain that if you wanted to, either would sell you the necessary parts to build your own power strip built to your own spec's. Most parts could also be picked up at a local hardware store. If you go that route, make certain to use heavy gauge cabling and outlets / plugs that offer solid grip, both on the internal wiring and their mating external connections. Sean
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I appreciate that, Sean. However, if what you say is the strategy Peter_s has chosen, I think my points/concerns are still valid.

I'm all for balanced power and would like to get there myself one day (simply by rewiring everything for 230 volts and continue with my same line conditioners).

However, Peter_s still has the following to deal with:

o Balanced power still does not clean the dirty AC from the pole.

o Bi-directional digital noise continues to be induced into every other component.

o His amplifier (almost relardless of current draw) would be choking for power to reproduce any loud, complex, and/or otherwise dynamic passages. Therebye most likely rendering his listening sessions to a rather flat and lifeless presentation.

o He still risks overloading the circuit.

Other than that, I think it's a great strategy. :)

-IMO

Stehno: I hear what you're saying and agree on most parts. Having said that, it might have been more appropriate to ask Peter if he's taken those factors into consideration before telling him that what he wants to do isn't going to do what you think is best for him. Not everyone has the same goals, desires, disposable income or ability to impliment such changes into their system / listening room / dwelling.

Other than that, balanced power DOES remove some of the noise from the AC line coming in from outside. That is, common mode noise is reduced. From what i've seen, this can be somewhere on the order of appr -55 to -65 dB's or so, but that may be a bit optimistic.

As far as current drain goes, Peter is probably still in better shape than most folks running off of a shared AC line. Whether the single dedicated line is enough for his entire system would be both system and listening style dependent. If he's using a small SET amp with horns or very efficient speakers, my guess is that a dedicated 20 amp line would be more than enough. Sean
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