Recommend me some Power Receptacles

EndersShadow
EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
edited May 2014 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Dont need anything crazy, but wondering what folks out there are using for their outlets.

Lets put a number on it just to make life easier for folks.

Looking at less than 75 bucks, new or used.

I know Jesse likes the PS AUDIO - POWER PORT CLASSIC.

Probably 15 amp outlets as for now I cant run dedicate lines that would be 20 amp. Unless I can install a 20 amp outlet and use it on a 15 amp line... in which case a 20 amp outlet is fine as long as its under my budget.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    This one looks interesting....

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/ac-conditioners-cullen-cable-perfect-plug-inline-receptacle-filter-made-in-the-usa-2014-05-18-power-93422
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2014
    Shunyata SR-Z1 outlets, work on both 15 and 20 amps. The breaker is the difference on those lines. Buy from The Cable Company.

    http://www.shunyata.com/index.php/accessories-footer/130-srz1-outlets
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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited May 2014
    Probably 15 amp outlets as for now I cant run dedicate lines that would be 20 amp. Unless I can install a 20 amp outlet and use it on a 15 amp line... in which case a 20 amp outlet is fine as long as its under my budget.

    You can use any 20 amp capable outlet with a 15 amp line, so the PS Audio Power Port would do nicely. :cool:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited May 2014
    If you can find them, I recommend a Power Port Premier. I have used both, and prefer the Premeir. Unfortunately, they haven't been made for quite some time now and are somewhat difficult to find. They are worth the search/wait, however. Get the black colored PPP's only as the gray colored ones are not made of the same material(s).
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Shunyata SR-Z1 outlets, work on both 15 and 20 amps. The breaker is the difference on those lines. Buy from The Cable Company.

    http://www.shunyata.com/index.php/accessories-footer/130-srz1-outlets

    Will take a look at these. Thanks!
    F1nut wrote: »
    You can use any 20 amp capable outlet with a 15 amp line, so the PS Audio Power Port would do nicely. :cool:

    Gotcha. I wondered if that was the case.
    headrott wrote: »
    If you can find them, I recommend a Power Port Premier. I have used both, and prefer the Premeir. Unfortunately, they haven't been made for quite some time now and are somewhat difficult to find. They are worth the search/wait, however. Get the black colored PPP's only as the gray colored ones are not made of the same material(s).

    I am not in a hurry for this by any means, its simply an upgrade before my next upgrade I want (dedicated lines).

    I know that outlets by themselves wont make AS much of a difference as a dedicated line, but it saves me some cost later on down the line when it comes time to put those in as the outlet is already of a high quality.

    Its also MUCH cheaper than a dedicated line and we just blew the load on buying our fencing materials so we can enclose our entire back yard this weekend (gotta love DIY).

    Then my wife has some other upgrades she would like to do, and we don't have too many years on our HVAC unit but hopefully somewhere in there we can look into some dedicated lines. From a breaker box perspective I have room for them.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,652
    edited May 2014
    Going to second the PS Audio Power Port Classic.

    And if you buy from Music Direct, you can get them for $37.50 if you buy 2 or more.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7420-ps-audio-power-port-classic.aspx
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Going to second the PS Audio Power Port Classic.

    And if you buy from Music Direct, you can get them for $37.50 if you buy 2 or more.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-7420-ps-audio-power-port-classic.aspx

    Is this what you ended up with? I know Paul (hochpt21) is running them as well.

    Betting Jesse has a power outlet snagged from a UFO that is connected directly into the grid at the powerstation providing him 1.21 gigawatts of power :smile:
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,652
    edited May 2014
    Yessir. Got one already with 2 more on the way. 1 will be the dedicated 20a line for the amp with the other 2 on another dedicated 20a line for everything else.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Yessir. Got one already with 2 more on the way. 1 will be the dedicated 20a line for the amp with the other 2 on another dedicated 20a line for everything else.

    Gotcha.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited May 2014
    Have you seen this: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/audiophile_ac_outlets.htm
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    WLDock wrote: »
    Have you seen this: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/audiophile_ac_outlets.htm

    Going to guess that the only 2 I can afford in my budget are the ACME and Hubble ones lol. Know for a fact the Oyaide ones run about 100 bucks give or take and assume the others do as well lol.....
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited May 2014
    Hey Dan,
    I have 3 PS audio receptacles I bought from Jesse awhile back if you are interested. Recently upgraded to Furutech GTX-D's and really don't need these any longer. They are 20 amp, which can also be used for 15 amp. Give me a call if you are interested.
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited May 2014
    I remember those :cool:
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited May 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    I remember those :cool:
    Keeping them in the family :D
    Sunfire Theater Grand IV
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature
    SRS 2.1TL
    SDA 2BTL's
    CSiA6
    FXiA4
    FXiA6
    SDA 2A's
    Monitor 10A's
    http://www.douglasconnection.com
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    helipilotdoug wrote: »
    Hey Dan,
    I have 3 PS audio receptacles I bought from Jesse awhile back if you are interested. Recently upgraded to Furutech GTX-D's and really don't need these any longer. They are 20 amp, which can also be used for 15 amp. Give me a call if you are interested.

    Doug... I may give you a call on this....

    ONLY thing I am unsure of is if my house is wired with aluminum (as its "newer" construction), which concerns me ONLY due to the quote below found in a Stereophile review:
    Examine those wires carefully: Ideally, they'll be solid (unstranded) copper, ranging in size from 14 to 10 gauge, but if they're aluminum—as they may very well be, especially in new housing—stop what you're doing, screw everything back together, and call the electrician. Installing a high-quality outlet on an aluminum-wired circuit is probably pointless, and PS Audio joins me in recommending against it.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,652
    edited May 2014
    Aluminum isn't very commonplace around here. Our place was built in 2008 and is all copper except for the mains.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2014
    I thought aluminum wiring had been banned due to increased fire hazards. Guess I was wrong.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • pretzelfisch
    pretzelfisch Posts: 160
    edited May 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I thought aluminum wiring had been banned due to increased fire hazards. Guess I was wrong.
    It has been in CA for 20-30 odd years. Still can have aluminum for the main. But inwall has to be copper.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2014
    Okay. Guess I wasn't wrong. Thanks.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited May 2014
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I thought aluminum wiring had been banned due to increased fire hazards. Guess I was wrong.

    Thats what I thought too, but keep in mind that review was written in 2003....

    However my house was built in 96.... so you never know till you open it up and check.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,652
    edited May 2014
    Actually, just pull the door/cover on your panel and you should be able to see right there.
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