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Post by emovac on May 15, 2013 14:22:05 GMT -5
I've tried to plan the rack to best minimize heat, and ease of source accessibility (not having to bend down to insert a CD/DVD). My cable routing is consistent with well-boiled spaghetti.
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Post by RichGuy on May 15, 2013 20:16:10 GMT -5
I plan out my wiring very carefully and use cables which are made to the correct length with no excess.
I keep my wires separated into three categories power cables, interconnects and speaker cables and keep these separated from one another as much as possible. Normally I run power cables on one side of my rack, interconnects on the other side of the rack and speaker cables in the middle. Keeping cables separated in this manner helps keep the systems noise floor quiet as possible because there is less chance of unwanted noise being picked up by the cables.
Keeping the systems noise floor as black (noiseless) as possible helps to get the best sound quality from the system.
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Post by Chuck Elliot on May 15, 2013 20:58:38 GMT -5
I plan out my wiring very carefully and use cables which are made to the correct length with no excess. I keep my wires separated into three categories power cables, interconnects and speaker cables and keep these separated from one another as much as possible. Normally I run power cables on one side of my rack, interconnects on the other side of the rack and speaker cables in the middle. Keeping cables separated in this manner helps keep the systems noise floor quiet as possible because there is less chance of unwanted noise being picked up by the cables. Keeping the systems noise floor as black (noiseless) as possible helps to get the best sound quality from the system. +1 |
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Post by Gary Cook on May 15, 2013 22:39:56 GMT -5
I plan out my wiring very carefully and use cables which are made to the correct length with no excess. I keep my wires separated into three categories power cables, interconnects and speaker cables and keep these separated from one another as much as possible. Normally I run power cables on one side of my rack, interconnects on the other side of the rack and speaker cables in the middle. Keeping cables separated in this manner helps keep the systems noise floor quiet as possible because there is less chance of unwanted noise being picked up by the cables. Keeping the systems noise floor as black (noiseless) as possible helps to get the best sound quality from the system. I do similar, interconnects one side and power cables the other. My power amps are on the lowest shelves so no problems with speaker cables. Cheers Gary |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 25, 2013 10:20:30 GMT -5
With my DIY speakers done, I returned to working on my system rack. 6' Ac cords are always a PITA. You end up with them all bunched up behind the rack. I decided to run an AC strip down the right side of the rack and use 1' 14ga AC cords from Monoprice. This is built on 3 black Lexan panels that have had a 17.5" cutout done also leaving 3/8" top and bottom. The Lexan is 1/4" thick so it's pretty sturdy. The panels are Velcroed to the vertical rack legs. 4 outlets/shelf  |
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 25, 2013 11:21:36 GMT -5
Geeezzzz...every time I see a UPA-500 wonder why did I sell it...even though I only listen to two channel it is a nice amp to keep around...
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 25, 2013 11:30:42 GMT -5
Geeezzzz...every time I see a UPA-500 wonder why did I sell it...even though I only listen to two channel it is a nice amp to keep around... The UPA-500 has been replaced with a pair of XPA-1Ls, but I'm keeping it just to have a spare. |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 26, 2013 14:40:59 GMT -5
This sure gets rid of AC clutter! Working on signal lines....  |
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Post by mshump on Aug 26, 2013 14:44:47 GMT -5
Chuck,
Looks great !!
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Post by geebo on Aug 26, 2013 15:16:40 GMT -5
This sure gets rid of AC clutter! Working on signal lines.... Excellent! |
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Post by audiogeek on Aug 26, 2013 16:14:42 GMT -5
Looks awesome! I bought a couple of those short AC acbles from Monoprice too. Really cleans up all the power cord clutter.
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Post by Dark Ranger on Aug 26, 2013 16:22:33 GMT -5
Chuck, the pictures of that rack make me all hot and bothered.  Great job! EDIT: Boomzilla, if you're reading this, feel free to take my comments out of context.  |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 26, 2013 16:33:43 GMT -5
Very nice Chuck! I was thinking of cutting my cables down but buying the right length looks like the thing to do.
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Post by LCSeminole on Aug 26, 2013 18:08:54 GMT -5
Talk about clean! Nice job Chuck.
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 26, 2013 20:35:40 GMT -5
That looks good Chuck, I've used the daisy chain method before, I just have to shorten the length of cable between the power points. I like them because they are individually switched. Each outlet is rated at 10 amps (at 220 to 250 volts) with a total load of 15 amps. At $39 it's not too expensive for the 6 outlet version and $29 for the 4 outlet..
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 26, 2013 20:45:05 GMT -5
That looks good Chuck, I've used the daisy chain method before, I just have to shorten the length of cable between the power points. I like them because they are individually switched. Each outlet is rated at 10 amps (at 220 to 250 volts) with a total load of 15 amps. At $39 it's not too expensive for the 6 outlet version and $29 for the 4 outlet..
Cheers
Gary Gary who makes this? Is there a US plug version? I'm going to re-do my HT rack too and I might consider it? Chuck |
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 26, 2013 22:58:38 GMT -5
That looks good Chuck, I've used the daisy chain method before, I just have to shorten the length of cable between the power points. I like them because they are individually switched. Each outlet is rated at 10 amps (at 220 to 250 volts) with a total load of 15 amps. At $39 it's not too expensive for the 6 outlet version and $29 for the 4 outlet..
Gary who makes this? Is there a US plug version? I'm going to re-do my HT rack too and I might consider it? Chuck They're an Arlec branded product, I don't think Arlec makes anything in Australia, so probably made in China. I have one in my garage 6 outlets, 12 metres long, that goes around the walls. It came to me that a shorter version, less space between outlets would work for the audio gear. Obviously only Aussie style plugs found here. Maybe try a search for something like "multi outlet extension cords" Cheers Gary |
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Post by gregd on Aug 27, 2013 9:26:58 GMT -5
This sure gets rid of AC clutter! Working on signal lines.... Chuck, where did you get those short power cables? I want some! I re-arranged the family room last night and my old rack no longer fits. I need to make a new one this weekend. |
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Aug 27, 2013 9:31:32 GMT -5
This sure gets rid of AC clutter! Working on signal lines.... Chuck, where did you get those short power cables? I want some! I re-arranged the family room last night and my old rack no longer fits. I need to make a new one this weekend. Monoprice - 14ga 1ft. |
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Post by Jim on Aug 27, 2013 9:32:27 GMT -5
Chuck - that looks great!
I've seen some setups with vertical PDUs (Power distribution units) - but that looks sharp.
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