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Post Subject: Some thoughts on pure~powering my gear...Posted by spytsi on: 6/20/2011
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Finally, I'd appreciate your opinion on the scheduled implementation of regenerated electric power on my system.
I am planning to hook up my entire gear on a single PP1050hv (230V) unit:
- 2-channel:
PrimaLuna ProLogue Classic integrated tube amp (Class A/B, 2×40W max.),
Thorens TD-350 turntable (12W), Audio-GD Reference 7.1 DAC (Class A,
38W), Oppo 83SE universal player (35W), Squeezebox Touch net streamer (3W)
- Multi-channel: Pioneer SC-LX82 7.1-ch. AVR (Class D, 190W max.), Monitor Audio RSW12 powered sub (Class D, 500W avg.), Oppo 83SE, Panasonic Viera TX-P46GT30 TV (165W avg.)
The
two systems are sharing a pair of ProAc Response D28 front speakers
(8Ω, 88.5dB/W/m) and for that reason either the 2-channel or the
multi-channel rig will be up and running – definitely not both at the
same time. Do you think PP1050 will suffice for my needs (especially
during multi-channel playback at nearly-max load), or should I opt for
PP2000? I'd like to note that both systems are almost completed and no
major upgrades are planned for at least the next 5 years.
PP1050hv
has 4 schuko receptacles; 3 of them will be occupied by the 2 amps and
power sub; all the other devices can be hooked on the 4th receptacle through a BlackNoise audio-grade power strip, or alternatively hook them on PP1050 through a power filtering device (Belkin Power Console PureAV PF50).
Which solution of the two appears as more solid? Can PF50 be fed by PP1050
without any electrical or sonic "side-effects" to either device? On a
theoretical basis, is it a good or a bad idea to insert a filter between
PP1050 and my source/DAC/TT? I mean, could PF50 filtering cancel all the
benefits of running my source/DAC/TT on regenerated power?
Alternatively, what
about chaining the two devices the opposite way: use the PF50 filter to
power PP1050? I guess that's similar to feeding PP2000 through the
AdeptResponse units recently discussed here. Or would it be preferable to
use a Kemp balanced isolator source to feed PP? BTW, can regenerators run on balanced AC?
Although I'm
convinced in finding the optimal answers to these questions by personal
trying-and-listening, still I'd greatly appreciate your experienced
approach to this, like I would for the comments of other forum members.
Best,
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