BAT REX power consumption

Lula, good point. I didn't realize that the Rex power supply is actually split between the units. Both units have power cords and fuses. Pretty unusual design. I sent an email to BAT expressing concern about the heat and asking for clarification about normal power consumption. Don't know how long it might be for a reply though,especially with CES happening right now . . .

Lula, I'm really not sure what your post is asking. If you are concerned that the heat would cause excessive wear and tear on the components, I would not be overly concerned as long as the recommendations for spacing are followed.

In terms of power consumption and how this power reserve sounds, I do believe it makes a sonic difference and you can search the archives for descriptors.

I turn mine fully off at night, standby or off during the day.

Rtn1,
My concerns are twofold...first in regards to simply the usage of electricity and secondly adding up the wattage consumption, which includes a biamped system, of all the components as it approaches the limits of my 15 amp line. I am not concerned about the "wear and tear on the components"....I'm quite sure theyr'e built to withstand the heat under proper spacing conditions. Also, since most Rex owners seem to leave the unit in standby when not playing their system, is the power consumption reduced?

OK, that's more helpful. How much do you have running on a 15 amp line, and can you get another line to your stereo? It sounds like a single circuit may get overloaded.

My stereo runs on 2 dedicated lines of 10 gauge wire and 20 amp breakers.

Standby uses less, but I'm not sure exactly how much less. That's probably a Victor question.

My understanding is that a 15 amp line can accept between 1650 and 1800 watts, based upon 110-120 volts. I should be safe if the Rex actually consumes 300 watts even with all my sources on at once, although not every component lists power consumption. It's not a dedicated line, but only a few light bulbs rated at 13 to 20 watts are ever on, aside from the audio equipment.