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Post by paintedklown on Jul 7, 2012 1:51:53 GMT -5
Pardon my ignorance, but what's the difference between Nema 6-20 and Nema 5-20? They look exactly the same to me.  Thanks for the pics ekdream.   I LOVE living vicariously through the other members of the forum. As I looked at those pics, I could smell that new amp smell, and imagine all the sweat I would be dripping from lugging that thing around.  ;D The blade is to the left and right between the -6 and -5. HAHHAHA! I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out.  I suppose looking at the pretty pictures may help me next time.   Thanks for the clarification Matt. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 1:59:59 GMT -5
The blade is to the left and right between the -6 and -5. HAHHAHA! I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out. I suppose looking at the pretty pictures may help me next time. Thanks for the clarification Matt. No problem That amp sure is pretty. Wonder when the XPR-2 is coming  |
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Post by Jim on Jul 7, 2012 6:51:47 GMT -5
This might help: www.stayonline.com/reference-nema-straight-blade.aspxNEMA 5-20 is 125v, 6-20 is 250v. Most residential outlets are 5-15, most commercial are 5-20. Any 5-20 outlet can feed a 15 or 20a device. (Technical correction, any 5-20 T-Slot can feed both. I've never seen a 5-20 that was not a T slot. The T slot allows horizontal (20a) or vertical blade (15a). Most amps are 5-15, XPR-5 ships with a plug for 5-20. But from what I understand, all emo amps can do 240 --- so just to add some confusion on... a 250v 6-20 would work well (with proper cord). |
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Post by Dan Laufman on Jul 7, 2012 8:34:23 GMT -5
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Post by ekdream on Jul 7, 2012 9:08:32 GMT -5
Nup.. It is Omnipoint RE42. I found these racks to be much better quality, feature rich and economical than M/A.... built in cooling fan, tamper prof glass door etc etc... www.omnimountpro.com/Product/Racks_and_Rack_Enclosures/RE42/ Great pictures, thanks for posting them. Is that a M/A Slim5 rack? Looks a lot like mine (going off trim piece on bottom). |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 7, 2012 9:10:51 GMT -5
That is not a wierd power connector, that is a standard 20-amp IEC connector. You need to upgrade your service to 20-amps, or use a proper adapter like Dan suggests above.
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Post by ekdream on Jul 7, 2012 9:20:26 GMT -5
Hey DR, This beast is definitely very heavy. Since I knew about the weight, we asked the FedEx guy to deliver in the basement instead of main floor .. ... so that helped a bit... The AMP is heavier on the front side (may be because of the transformer)... so extreme attention must be paid picking it up and more support would be needed in the front... On the back side, the balanced/unbalanced switch looked delicate... thx damm..... still it is not powered and I am restless ... I wish, if I new about the need of separate adapter so could order that in advance... Dan -- I know legally you can not advise, but as feedback, you guys could somehow publish the need for the adapter so that people buying in are prepared ... I hate to see this beast dusting while I get the right adapter. I will swing by at Home Depot and see if they have one. I do have two 20A circuits so that is not an issue (only 120V though)... Sweet! Nice rack, ekdream! So how many beers did it take you to unpack, drag over, and install the amp? ;D Thanks for sharing the pictures with us. |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 7, 2012 9:23:52 GMT -5
I do have two 20A circuits so that is not an issue (only 120V though)... That's what you need. The ability to operate on 230V is primarily for compatibility in other parts of the world that use 230V for normal household service. |
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Post by knightsofni on Jul 7, 2012 9:50:32 GMT -5
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Post by briank on Jul 7, 2012 10:08:24 GMT -5
If you want to burn your house down and endanger your family.  Better to hire an electrician to properly install a 20 amp circuit. It's not That expensive and if you can afford the amp, then you can afford its proper installation. |
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Post by knightsofni on Jul 7, 2012 10:18:22 GMT -5
If you want to burn your house down and endanger your family. Better to hire an electrician to properly install a 20 amp circuit. It's not That expensive and if you can afford the amp, then you can afford its proper installation. I only suggested it because he said the 20amp circuit is already there. A simple recepticle swap is a simple job, but if you don't understand electricity don't touch it! Regards Knights |
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Post by doc1963 on Jul 7, 2012 10:21:29 GMT -5
A "proper" 20 amp circuit requires not only a 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp receptacle, but also 12 gauge wire between the two. Please don't think that you can just change the breaker and the receptacle and think you're okay.....
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Post by knightsofni on Jul 7, 2012 10:26:58 GMT -5
A "proper" 20 amp circuit requires not only a 20 amp breaker and a 20 amp receptacle, but also 12 gauge wire between the two. Please don't think that you can just change the breaker and the receptacle and think you're okay..... You are absolutly correct He said " I do have two 20A circuits so that is not an issue (only 120V though)..." That begs the question why does he have a 15amp recepticle on a 20amp circuit? |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 7, 2012 10:27:59 GMT -5
A 15-amp outlet on a 20-amp circuit is allowed. But not the other way around.
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Post by Jim on Jul 7, 2012 10:29:54 GMT -5
I believe NEC allowes 15a outlets on a 20a breaker as long a there are multiple receptacles.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 10:31:52 GMT -5
I just saw this. DUH!!!! My PSU~12 i made will work perfectly with these amps. The receptacles are rated at 20 amps (Nema 6-20) but are fed 15 amps currently. Freaking awesome. Just have to wait for the XPR-2 now ;D   |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 10:43:41 GMT -5
The Cmx-2 and -6 will work with these amps as well. But they are limited to 15 amps i believe.
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Jul 7, 2012 10:52:45 GMT -5
I just saw this. DUH!!!! My PSU~12 i made will work perfectly with these amps. The receptacles are rated at 20 amps (Nema 6-20) but are fed 15 amps currently. Freaking awesome. Just have to wait for the XPR-2 now ;D Maybe so! - *BUT!* - will it also allow high current through when demanded by the attached amplifier(s) THAT is the stumbling block I'm running into while researching 20 Amp capable surge protectors and/or power conditioners... (Most seem more intent on protection, than allowing the full capability of the attached components to do their thing!). Still searching... Maybe Emo needs to come out with their own tailer made product to meet this need? Couple surge protection (not needed w/Emo gear, but understandably most on this forum seem to want it anyway), with power conditioning, and include a few non-current limiting outlets on it as well? How about it Emo??? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2012 10:57:26 GMT -5
@ The Mad Norseman I have 103db efficent speakers. So the XPR-2 is huge overkill, like HUGE OVERKILL!! Most of the time my speakers see less than a watt. I'm not kiddding either lol But still want the XPR-2....... I mean 200ish watts will get me to 122-125 db ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Still want it though |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 7, 2012 11:01:53 GMT -5
If you want a good 20-amp power conditioner that will not limit current flow, get a Furman P-8 Series II.
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