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Offline nickgregory

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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #45 on: January 11, 2006, 11:22:10 AM »
Quote from: Nick's Picks on January 11, 2006, 11:21:34 AM
i can't see why not

that is what I thought, just wanted a second opinion.  Limited rack space :P
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #46 on: January 11, 2006, 12:13:45 PM »
Nick's Picks domino effect in action again. :P ;D
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #47 on: January 11, 2006, 12:20:47 PM »
If any of you clean AC power freaks are interested, I make some nice AC power cords. :)  My Doghouse VH Power Cables are made based on the venerable Ven Haus power cable design with shielded 12 ga. silver-clad stock using Marinco hospital grade plugs and Schurter IECs.  More info on my AC cables is in this thread.

Carry on. :spin:
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #48 on: January 11, 2006, 07:01:05 PM »
I made my own as well.  very satisfied for the nominal investment.
what do you charge for yours Todd?
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #49 on: January 12, 2006, 09:14:23 AM »
If anyone is super adventurous, read the Felicia DIY balanced power conditioner thread at audiocircle.
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #50 on: January 12, 2006, 12:57:31 PM »
Quote from: L Ron Hoover on January 11, 2006, 12:13:45 PM
Nick's Picks domino effect in action again. :P ;D

at the price I got it for, what the hell...worst that can happen is better protection for my home theater :P
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #51 on: January 12, 2006, 04:10:02 PM »
Quote from: nickgregory on January 12, 2006, 12:57:31 PM
Quote from: L Ron Hoover on January 11, 2006, 12:13:45 PM
Nick's Picks domino effect in action again. :P ;D

at the price I got it for, what the hell...worst that can happen is better protection for my home theater :P


That was the same thing I thought! +T to the thread.



Oh yeah, the lights and the AC voltage meter that looks like McIntosh makes it worth every penny. ;)
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #52 on: January 12, 2006, 10:24:55 PM »
alright got this installed today.  When I was done installing it I decided it was worth it even if it doesnt improve a thing as it helps with alot of cable cleanup in my system...that and the surge protection are worth it.

Music - I am probably imagining this a bit, but I think I am getting a bigger soundstage...or maybe it is clearer imaging, as the one thing I know for certain is that the bass response is much better and there is a detail in the mid-upper range I was not getting before.  Slight difference...in that I dont think it is night and day, but it has alot more seperation of the instruments than I had before.  The analogy of the music jumping out at you is dead on as well.

Video - Dont notice much difference on SD programming.  HD however has a change...seems to have a much better color definition...colors are definitely more vivid than they were before.  DVD...minor video change, I am seeing some of the same effect as I see on HD, just a smaller scale.

Overall, well worth my $130 price after rebate...pretty happy I got it...for reference I was using a monster surge protection strip before...
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #53 on: January 13, 2006, 07:58:06 AM »
me too moke



just a blue light ;)
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #54 on: January 13, 2006, 08:00:15 AM »
NG:, your not imagining it.  you describe exactly what I was thinking w/my system.
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #55 on: January 13, 2006, 09:24:44 AM »
Generally, when installing a PC, you should be hearing a much blacker background, improved imaging and soundstaging, and probably more detauil, especially anything about about 1000, probably tighter bass too. 
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #56 on: January 13, 2006, 02:53:24 PM »
This thing really did wonders for my analog cable TV signal. That definately helps with the GAF. Also, the soundstage does seem wider. Cleaning up the power cable clutter was the main thing for me though.
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #57 on: January 13, 2006, 03:03:07 PM »
now add some AC cables...and your in business.

i'm going to be building a bunch of 1m and .5m cords.  i'll take pictures and post them FS when i'm done.  they'll be cheap.
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #58 on: January 14, 2006, 02:18:24 AM »
I would suggest to try not stacking gear.  Stacked electronics can allow for EMI to enter into the system.  EMI can have a negative impact on the system's noise floor.  Stacking may not affect playback quality, but I don't think I would assume anything in that situation.  Isolation feet like Vibrapods would be helpful if you have to stack the units.  Digital converters appreciate isolation.

On an unrelated note, I got some NOS GE black plate preamp tubes in my Aronov 960i integrated amp this week and they're starting to break in.  It's like seeing an old friend again. 

Happy Friday the 13th,
Chris
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Eugene, Ore.

Quote from: nickgregory on January 11, 2006, 08:52:15 AM
alright, dumb question, is there any risk/effect, to placing the power conditioner on the same shelf as the dvd transport, underneath it, so that the dvd player sits on top of it?
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Re: clean AC power...WOW
« Reply #59 on: January 14, 2006, 09:46:23 AM »
thanks.  I ended up keeping the components on seperate shelves just in case
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