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• Several RGPCs would help your situation... Paul (nt) Paul in Sterling 23:57:17 02/25/01 (4)
  In Reply to: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by WaWaZat! on February 22, 2001 at 22:03:30:

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  • Sorry for Being Such A Nnewwbie!!! WaWaZat! 22:20:25 02/26/01 (3)
    In Reply to: Several RGPCs would help your situation... Paul (nt) posted by Paul in Sterling on February 25, 2001 at 23:57:17:

    What are RGPCs?
    
    

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    • Other options... GPB 16:34:18 03/04/01 (2)
      In Reply to: Sorry for Being Such A Nnewwbie!!! posted by WaWaZat! on February 26, 2001 at 22:20:25:

      Richard Gray Power Company. But I would also look at the VansEvers web site. Call and discuss options with Mike; he doesn't try to sell, but it sounds like he could help. Read the review at Soundstage . Or, call an electrician and have more lines run.

      I didn't have as good luck with the Monster HTS-1000 as others apparently have. This stuff is very system sensitive/dependent.

      -- Greg
      
      

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      • Re: Other options... Audio Fan 23:26:23 03/04/01 (1)
        In Reply to: Other options... posted by GPB on March 04, 2001 at 16:34:18:

        Greg, I'm curious, did you try the HTS-1000 in stages? What I mean is, did you try just plugging your sources in and listen, then add the preamp and listen, then the power amp?

        The reason I ask is that I and most people, like me, don't like the power amp through the conditioner. Plugging in my preamp and MC amp was a mixed bag, but in the end I preferred them filtered. My CD player and TT were clearly better through the Monster, and that's what made me wonder if you'd tried different combinations.

        Dan Bonhomme
        
        

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        • Re: Other options... GPB 06:31:38 03/06/01 (0)
          In Reply to: Re: Other options... posted by Audio Fan on March 04, 2001 at 23:26:23:

          Yes I did. I never tried the power amps through the 1000 because it wouldn't work and is not recommended. My preamp (passive attenuator) is passive so doesn't have a plug. My SSP is directly to the wall, so the only things I was running through it were my HDTV and my DVD. Using the DVD as a CDP, the sound didn't seem to change at all when using the filter. Using the VansEvers, there was a clear improvement. There are two transient switches on the VansEvers unit to taylor the sound further, and it's amazing how well they work.

          I've found this stuff to be very system sensitive so my advice is to try different combinations and use whatever works best. But there's little question the VansEvers equipment is much better than the Monster stuff, though, at a higher price.

          -- Greg
          
          

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• Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? Audio Fan 23:05:59 02/22/01 (12)
  In Reply to: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by WaWaZat! on February 22, 2001 at 22:03:30:

  Get a Monster HTS-2000 (12 outlets). Just don't plug your power amps into it. It'll improve everything else.

  Dan Bonhomme
  
  

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  • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? floyd 06:09:47 02/23/01 (9)
    In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by Audio Fan on February 22, 2001 at 23:05:59:

    What do you plug your power amps into than?
    
    

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    • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? Audio Fan 11:07:54 02/23/01 (8)
      In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by floyd on February 23, 2001 at 06:09:47:

      I plug my stereo power amp into a dedicated circuit, but it sounds better plugged into any wall outlet than it does plugged into a power conditioner. As an added feature, I ran the power amp ground to the HTS-2000 so the entire system has a common ground.

      
      I plug my HT receiver into the HTS-2000's high-current outlets.
      Dan Bonhomme
      
      

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      • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? mfm 21:04:05 02/23/01 (6)
        In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by Audio Fan on February 23, 2001 at 11:07:54:

        For a single amp, the solution would be as you described. As mentioned by floyd and the original poster, there are multiple amps to be connected (in this case, 5). I have a similar situation as I am currently using 4 monoblock amps with an Isobar surge protector. Short of several (3-4) dedicated outlets on a wall, what's a good solution?

        Michael
        
        

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        • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? Audio Fan 23:46:08 02/23/01 (5)
          In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by mfm on February 23, 2001 at 21:04:05:

          The original poster has a Proceed Amp 5, which has a single power cord for 5 channels. So he can plug everything into one duplex receptacle (one outlet for the power conditioner and one for the power amp).

          For your situation, what about long interconnects and place the monoblocks near the speakers (assuming there's other accessible receptacles)? OTOH, if you can afford all those monoblocks, maybe you should spring for an electrician! ;~)

          Am I correct in thinking an Isobar is not a specialty audio product? My guess is it's compromising your system. I'd use a good extension cord before I'd use just any surge suppressor. IME computer style protectors even strangle low current gear.

          Dan Bonhomme
          
          

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          • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? mfm 00:10:54 02/24/01 (4)
            In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by Audio Fan on February 23, 2001 at 23:46:08:

            > The original poster has a Proceed Amp 5, which has a single power cord for 5 channels. So he can plug everything into one duplex receptacle (one outlet for the power conditioner and one for the power amp). <

            Yikes! When I read his post that said he had 14 pieces of gear to plug in, I couldn't come up with that total with his list. I saw the word "Amps" followed by "Proceed Amp-5". I assumed that he was talking about 5 separate amps. I wonder if my banishment back to AR is in order?

            > I'd use a good extension cord before I'd use just any surge suppressor. <

            Actually, I have been looking for a power strip/box that does not contain surge protection to use for the monoblocks, something with quality outlets.

            Michael
            
            

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            • Glad you weren't banished. I'd would've felt responsible! WaWaZat! 19:41:28 02/24/01 (1)
              In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by mfm on February 24, 2001 at 00:10:54:

              Sorry! I didn't include various other gear on my rack ie. video games, amps for other rooms, et cetera.

              The Wiremold strip with the dedicated circuit idea posted by JE seems like a good idea.

              Thanx!
              Mike
              
              

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              • Re: Glad you weren't banished. I'd would've felt responsible! Audio Fan 09:51:13 02/25/01 (0)
                In Reply to: Glad you weren't banished. I'd would've felt responsible! posted by WaWaZat! on February 24, 2001 at 19:41:28:

                > > The Wiremold strip with the dedicated circuit idea posted by JE seems like a good idea. < <

                It sounds like an excellent idea for power amps, but it won't improve the sound on the rest of your equipment. I've become a firm believer in the benefits of power conditioning for low current devices. My advice is to give the HTS-2000 a demo. If you don't like it you can return it. I can't lend you mine. I NEED it.

                Dan Bonhomme

                
                
                

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            • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? JE 10:18:14 02/24/01 (0)
              In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by mfm on February 24, 2001 at 00:10:54:

              Try the Naim USA site. They suggest a Wiremold 9-outlet strip with 14-gauge cord, that has no on-off switch, LEDs, circuit breaker...or anything else for that matter. Just what they claim are hospital-grade outlets that grip the prongs tightly. You'd have to order through Naim dealer, and the thing runs around $55. Pricey, but it works.
              
              

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            • Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? Audio Fan 09:53:25 02/24/01 (0)
              In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by mfm on February 24, 2001 at 00:10:54:

              > > I wonder if my banishment back to AR is in order? < <

              Hell no Michael, we'll keep you. You really have to work hard at it to earn banishment around here. Some of the AR regulars have qualified pretty quickly though.

              
              > > Actually, I have been looking for a power strip/box that does not contain surge protection to use for the monoblocks, something with quality outlets. < <

              Good idea. I'd try an electrical supply store for a heavy duty industrial-size power bar. Buy one with a real tight grip on the plug. Do it now, your amps are starving for current!

              Dan Bonhomme
              
              

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  • Is that the newest one? WaWaZat 00:28:30 02/23/01 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Where to Plug in All the A/C Cords? posted by Audio Fan on February 22, 2001 at 23:05:59:

    Any idea on how it compares to the Panamax 1500?

    Mike
    
    

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    • Re: Is that the newest one? Audio Fan 11:21:48 02/23/01 (0)
      In Reply to: Is that the newest one? posted by WaWaZat on February 23, 2001 at 00:28:30:

      I don't know anything about the Panamax. I selected the HTS-2000 because:
      - It was designed by someone competent
      - Robert Harley gave it a rave review
      - The "systems" issue of TAS featured it in some pricey setups
      - It had good reviews at AA
      - There are sufficient outlets for my combined stereo/AV system
      - A connection for cable TV eliminates the omnipresent hum
      - Three different levels of conditioning allow for various types of gear
      - It was on sale for $169 at Audio Advisor

      I recommend the HTS-2000 highly. It was unbelievable bang for the buck.

      Dan Bonhomme
      
      

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