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Post by The Mad Norseman on Aug 21, 2017 8:50:30 GMT -5
I use a CMX-2 for my XPR-5, but know I'm not getting the 20amp power potential that way...wish Emo made a 20amp capable version!
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Post by vneal on Aug 21, 2017 8:56:31 GMT -5
Considering a BRICK WALL brand for my 2 channel system. Read up before you judge
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Post by leonski on Aug 21, 2017 15:54:02 GMT -5
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Post by 405x5 on Aug 24, 2017 14:34:41 GMT -5
Do you use a POWER CONDITIONER? Why or why not? I don't use one.... When I first saw this thread, I thought, oh no, not ANOTHER conditioner thread.....probably this will go downhill in a hurry. To the contrary, the thread had me rethinking how everything in my own system gets its power and what's really necessary. Most of us who keep at this continue to "shuffle the deck", with upgrades, both subtle and not so, all of which need to get plugged in. That was my problem, using a 6 outlet surge protector. When I added Amazon's "Firestick", I thought ahead about where the wart would go, and things started getting ugly. It did not fit where I thought it would go and additionally, I suspected that existing surge was failing. Here is an elegant, 12 outlet solution from Belkin, with adjustable, outlets for odd sized wall warts. Bill  |
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Post by leonski on Aug 24, 2017 17:25:26 GMT -5
#405 Surge protection, at least the MOV type should last a LONG time if never exposed to surges. Specs for the devices list number of surges of given duration, current and voltage. Lightning prone areas MIGHT be an excuse to replace 'em every 4 or 5 years unless you REALLY get Zapped. For places like Florida, a Whole House surge protector is the obvious way to go. The good news with MOV devices is they are CHEAP beyond description. www.newark.com/c/circuit-protection/tvs-transient-voltage-suppressors/tvs-varistors?varistor-type=metal-oxide-varistor-mov-Page from the Newark Catelogue. 10$ will buy a lifetimes protection. |
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Post by 405x5 on Aug 24, 2017 19:48:11 GMT -5
Do you use a POWER CONDITIONER? Why or why not? I don't use one.... When I first saw this thread, I thought, oh no, not ANOTHER conditioner thread.....probably this will go downhill in a hurry. To the contrary, the thread had me rethinking how everything in my own system gets its power and what's really necessary. Most of us who keep at this continue to "shuffle the deck", with upgrades, both subtle and not so, all of which need to get plugged in. That was my problem, using a 6 outlet surge protector. When I added Amazon's "Firestick", I thought ahead about where the wart would go, and things started getting ugly. It did not fit where I thought it would go and additionally, I suspected that existing surge was failing. Here is an elegant, 12 outlet solution from Belkin, with adjustable, outlets for odd sized wall warts. Bill More importantly (and I failed to explain correctly) my existing surge protector had somehow failed (protecting I assume) and was causing all components plugged into it to "glitch" intermittently, including the XMC-1. It was a NIGHTMARE until finally, I figured it out. So, in summary, the POWER CONDITIONING thread came at the same time my own system was glitching, and the subject had me rethink and reorganize the two circuits used in the system. The 12 outlet Belkin S.P. is on a 20 amp. Circuit that has the HT gear on it but not the subwoofer which is on another circuit. Both the plate sub. Amp. And the main 5 channel amp. are plugged directly to the wall, but on separate circuits. All those extra outlets helped me clean up and stop using things like the cable box accessory outlet and an adapter I was now able to loose. The surge failure MAY have been due to a central air conditioning issue that blew the dual run capacitor (well, it was working but leaking). The cause of that was corrected...(faulty high efficiency coil, thankfully under warranty.) Bill |
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