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opinions on the Equi=Tech Wall Cabinet?

this is a replacement for a standard A/C distribution panel. it is built around Equi=Tech's Q-type isolation transformer and outputs balanced power. it is suppose to lower the noise floor 12db.

Equi=Tech Wall Cabinet System

i would be interested in the 10kVA size with the OFC copper wiring option and the EMI/RFI filter option on 3 or 4 circuts for my digital source and the digital amps in my subwoofers.

i do know that Equi=Tech makes stand alone boxes that are used in room.....i am looking for an additional level of whole system isolation. i already have a dedicated 'home run' from my electrical meter straight to the panel and use 2 dedicated ground straps for the panel. all 10 circuts off the panel are 10 guage romex 'home runs' to cryo'd Jena Labs duplex outlets. i use Jena Labs Fundamental 1 power cords with in-line conditioners. my system is quiet but i know an isolation transformer will make it quieter.

does anyone have 'before and after' experience with one of these things?

anyone A/C power experts have an informed opinion?

when i built my dedicated room i had this unit in mind as my acoustical designer had used it in many of his studio installations. i finally have the funds to seriously consider it.
mikelavigne
larryi
4,033 posts
 
I don't have any personal experience, but a friend of mine in the high end audio/video installation business, always starts with getting proper power feed.

If it is in the budget, he recommends the Equi-Tech panel. All I can say is that the system I heard with that panel sound great.

I have heard a great system that costs well over $1 million (equipment alone) that uses that panel. Compared to everything else, the $6,000 panel is cheap.
mikelavigne OP
2,199 posts
 
thanks Larryi and Ksales for the feedback. this is likely something i will pursue.
rgwrjs
41 posts
 
I have the very same panel you are interested in. The company has excellent customer service, and the panel made a significant upgrade in my system. Five of the dedicated outlets from this panel go to my music room and the other five go to my theater room. It is very heavy (over 300 lbs.) and my electrician had to jury-rig a steel mount to hold it upon the wall. I have found that there is further improvement in using the Equitech wall panel in conjuntion with other conditioners of different technology (such as Shunyata, Audiomagic and the Powerwing)

Hope this helps and good luck,

Reg
rhbblb1
10 posts
 
"i would be interested in the 10kVA size with the OFC copper wiring option and the EMI/RFI filter option on 3 or 4 circuts for my digital source and the digital amps in my subwoofers."

Mike,
The 5kVA unit should be way more than adequate for your needs. I also have a level 3 Rives design. Chris and Richard recommended the 10kVA model. My installer, who was an electrician in his former life, felt that 5kVA would be plenty for me and he was correct. I have both 2 channel and home theater that run off this thing and have never had any problem with the highest intensity music or movies. I'm talking about running simultaneously: a pair of Spectral DMC 360 monoblocks for the mains, 4 Bryston 7B's (driving 4 passive subs), and 3 Rotel monoblocks for center and surrounds. No problem at full tilt with everything going at once!!! Oh yeah, the projector is on this thing as well, not to mention all of the front end digital and analog components. Great piece and built like a tank.
Rich
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