I need more plugs

afterburnt
afterburnt Posts: 7,892
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Any suggestions on a surge arrester, does this one look good?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002QPC28/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    This is what I have now
    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/165671/panamax-m8-av-pro-home-theater-power-management#latest
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    Why not take the opportunity to step up to an APC H10/H15?
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Is there anything wrong with using two separate units for the same system?
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Why not take the opportunity to step up to an APC H10/H15?
    Is that gonna be good for 3 amps and a sub?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    afterburnt wrote: »
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Why not take the opportunity to step up to an APC H10/H15?
    Is that gonna be good for 3 amps and a sub?

    Can't speak from experience, but it ummm... has more plugs? Or something? :wink:

    I've been running an H10 for years, haven't really had a problem with it or been limited by it. I run everything through it, but i must say i haven't had 3 amps going at once.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    3 amps ? Normally we don't plug amps into these sort of things because they limit current. What kind of amps are we talkin' about anyway ? Most modern equipment is able to fend off most surges anyway, unless you have a real problem in your area.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    tonyb wrote: »
    3 amps ? Normally we don't plug amps into these sort of things because they limit current. What kind of amps are we talkin' about anyway ? Most modern equipment is able to fend off most surges anyway, unless you have a real problem in your area.
    My 2 emos and this new parasound that I am sitting here waiting for
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Do you experience a lot of brown outs or fluctuations in line voltage or are you just being cautious ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Mainly being cautious but there used to a lot of power droops here but they don't seem as bad since the power company changed out the capacitor banks on the pole. I am at the end of the line and I hear that is bad for power fluctuations. My AC unit kicking on always dims the lights too.
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Hell i don't know if I can run all of this stuff off of the same circuit
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    My Sunfire worked just fine plugged into my Panamax. One day I decided to plug it directly into the wall. It was like I pulled blankets off my speakers. It was quite the revelation.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    My Sunfire worked just fine plugged into my Panamax. One day I decided to plug it directly into the wall. It was like I pulled blankets off my speakers. It was quite the revelation.

    mikey really? What exactly are you running?
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I use a Panamax m5400pm. It does have high current outlets, and Is not current limiting. Just sounds better plugged into the wall. I have my mono blocks plugged directly Into the wall as well. I do live in a newer house though.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    thanks mikey, this house is cica 1930. I think the Little Rascals filmed stuff here
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    edited June 2015
    I lived in a house once that was 100 years old. Had my electrican buddy wire a dedicated 20 amp circuit with its own breaker. Never had a issue with power after that.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    My Sunfire worked just fine plugged into my Panamax. One day I decided to plug it directly into the wall. It was like I pulled blankets off my speakers. It was quite the revelation.

    Bingo!
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Huh, do I need it all on a power strip lol? We will see!
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Everything is hooked up and working like a ****, so far struck a good balance but the fronts are outperforming on the Parasound. I guess I need more.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    More what ? Money ? lol
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Exactly lol
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    I use a Panamax m5400pm. It does have high current outlets, and Is not current limiting. Just sounds better plugged into the wall. I have my mono blocks plugged directly Into the wall as well. I do live in a newer house though.

    Mikey why do you think that is? Do you think the unit I am using limits the current?
    Panamax M8-AV-PRO Home Theater Power Management
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    I'm not sure my friend. I just tried it one day and haven't looked back. I'm sure someone else with more knowledge on that subject will jump in. I felt it sucked the detail out of the amp. Lol
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    afterburnt wrote: »
    My AC unit kicking on always dims the lights too.
    What kind of A/C, size in BTU, voltage, own circuit?

    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    polrbehr wrote: »
    afterburnt wrote: »
    My AC unit kicking on always dims the lights too.
    What kind of A/C, size in BTU, voltage, own circuit?

    I would have to go look it is a central air unit on its own circuit
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    That's fine then.
    You said the house is older, and so you might be limited in what you can do about that. Without more info it's difficult to make a reasonable suggestion to you. I was concerned that it was something like a 12K BTU window unit or something, drawing lots of startup current on the same circuit as your lights.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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