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Title: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 02, 2004, 06:38:05 PM: 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...
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on October 02, 2004, 07:17:20 PM: 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.
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 02, 2004, 07:23:03 PM: 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
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 02, 2004, 07:35:05 PM: +T in 12 Moke...
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Lil Kim Jong-Il on October 02, 2004, 07:50:23 PM: This page http://venhaus1.com/VH_Audio_Test.html has venHaus's premade cables. Scroll down about 1/3rd of the page.
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 02, 2004, 08:15:53 PM: Quote from: teabag on October 02, 2004, 07:50:23 PM
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...
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: jpschust on October 02, 2004, 09:30:39 PM: 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
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 03, 2004, 12:14:00 AM: Quote from: ChetAtkinsDiet on October 02, 2004, 09:30:39 PM
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...
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: scervin on October 03, 2004, 10:31:28 AM: Also check out the PS Audio stuff.
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: scb on October 03, 2004, 12:23:18 PM: audio magic. some deals on audiogon usually
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 03, 2004, 12:29:01 PM: thanks guys!
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Nick Culbreth on October 04, 2004, 01:42:45 PM: 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. :)
Title: Re: talk to me about power and power cables...
Post by: Tim on October 04, 2004, 01:55:30 PM: 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!