Topic: talk to me about power and power cables...

[Tim]

I live in an apartment so I'm sure I would benefit from some kind of power conditioning. I also use the stock power cables that came with all of my gear.

what kind of moderatley priced power conditioners are there, say under $400... would just a simple Furman like we I used in my FOH rack work? My system is hardly "hi-fi" but I'd like to make it sound as clean as possible.

what about power cords? seems like they can get pricey... any links or suggestions?

thanks guys...

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Chris VenHaus recipe power cords made an immediate improvement in my system.  His cryoed stuff is supposed to be the shit.

I use a blue circle MR-1200 balanced power transformer and it also made an immediately noticable improvement.  If you want to spend less money, there is a smaller wattage version (I probably went overboard) or find a BC music hound to plug into the outlet with your gear.  They get good reviews although I never used one, went stright for the music ring instead.


edit:  even if you are in an apartment, you might consider installing new outlets too.

[Tim]

the VenHaus stuff looks very interesting, but I'm not into DIY stuff and I didn't see a way to purchase premade cables.

thanks for all of the advice!

+T

[Tim]

+T in 12 Moke...

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

This page http://venhaus1.com/VH_Audio_Test.html has venHaus's premade cables.  Scroll down about 1/3rd of the page.

[Tim]

This page http://venhaus1.com/VH_Audio_Test.html has venHaus's premade cables.  Scroll down about 1/3rd of the page.

Thanks, I didn't find that page...

[jpschust]

I really have always liked 2 companies when it comes to power:  Richard Gray and Furutech.  Acoustic sounds has a nice deal on the 6 outlet furutech unit:

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=13434

[Tim]

I really have always liked 2 companies when it comes to power:  Richard Gray and Furutech.  Acoustic sounds has a nice deal on the 6 outlet furutech unit:

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=13434

thanks Jonny...

[scervin]

Also check out the PS Audio stuff.

[scb]

audio magic.  some deals on audiogon usually

[Tim]

thanks guys!

[Nick Culbreth]

i recently upgraded the power in my system and it really did make a difference in sound, much more than i was expecting.  the biggest difference i've noticed that the bass sounds deeper and a bit more solid which was a welcome improvement since the maggies are little lacking on the low end.  at the same the background seems quieter and the music seems a bit more natural.  it's really kind of hard to put into words but i noticed the difference immediately and it was a much greater improvement than i ever hoped for.

i was on a budget so my upgrade consisted of replacing the wall outlet with a hubbell hospital grade outlet, a furman pl-plus power conditioner and. diy ac cords based on bob crump's audioasylum recipe.  i also replace the stock power cords on the furman power conditioner and my st-140 with belden 19364 cable and marinco plugs.  the total cost came to under $300 and i think it was worth every penny i spent. 

[Tim]

I think I'm going to start with the power conditioner that Jonny recommended. Seems to be the most bang for my buck. Once I have the new system together in the next week or two I'll work on the power cords.

thanks for all of the recommendations guys!