Quality batteries with the correct match up can deliver clean power. In case your case, your system is putting too much demand on your small battery. No chance of delivering consistent clean power at any point. I have hooked up my Yeti Goal Zero 1500 with my Accuuphase and streamer with good results. Being a class a/b amp its putting very little demand on inverter. Drawing about 100 watts. With your system being demanding for power, even the Yeti 1500 will not get you there. Also, not all batteries inverters are equal. In my opinion, a battery to meet your clean power needs is cost prohibit. Cost benefit does not pencil out.
Battery-Powered Audio System Buzzing?
I’ve seen many people proclaim the merits of powering one’s audio system with a battery, rather than from the wall AC power. I purchased an Anker SOLIX BP1000 battery as a household backup in case of power outages. I figured why not give it a shot on the audio system.
Well, it powers the system just fine, however, there is a buzzing that comes through the speakers when using the battery as the power source. When plugged directly into the wall (or rather through a Zero Surge unit), there is no buzz. It is silent as can be.
Does anyone have any ideas as to why the buzz might be happening when powered by the battery? Any insights would be much appreciated! For reference, I am running a Macbook -> Schiit Yggdrasil OG ->Don Sachs preamp -> Schiit Tyr monoblocks -> Tekton Encore towers.
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@sid-hoff-frenchman I'm not sure if I'm tracking. Are you testing or horsing around with the battery? Or will you be integrating with your system for mid-term or long-term use? If it's a mid- or long-term route, I would advise against taking that road. No matter what benefit or perceived benefit you are getting from using it, forgo it. There may be unknown or unseen risks that could emerge later, potentially damaging your audio gear. I'm sure the designers of battery manufacturers do not have home audio gear in mind. Based on my experiences and observations, even the most well-planned designs and tested products can still fail at some point. Nuclear power plants, aircraft, vehicles, motors, and batteries are good examples.
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Sounds like a good plan. My guess is the manufactures are not going to stake their reputation on batteries. They will stick with the tried and true way that is normally done. Even if they say go for it, most likely there will be a large asterisk to the statement. My asterisk to my opinion “I might be wrong” |
Sounds like a good plan. My guess is the manufactures are not going to stake their reputation on batteries. They will stick with the tried and true way that is normally done. Even if they say go for it, most likely there will be a large asterisk to the statement. My asterisk to my opinion. “I might be wrong” |