Mapleshade has an extension cord with room to plug in five power cords. Their theory is to minimize complexity and select by listening tests every part from the wall plug to the final outlets on the unit. The result is greater clarity, and dynamics without any traditional power line conditioning. You could check their site, and be on the lookout for this item used on Audiogon. Retail price, and Audiogon used price very reasonable for the degree of sonic improvement. Like other items in the Mapleshade product line, this truly marches to the sound of a different drummer. This is so disarmingly home-made in its appearance yet outperforms conditioners under $500 in shootouts.
Need inexpensive power line conditioner guidance.
Thanks to all that helped with my outlet issues. The Hubbell 8300 made such a difference in my super el cheapo spare bedroom system that I am now seeking guidance on a power line conditioner. Keep in mind that both integrated amp and turntable cost $150.00 each or less and total current outlay is around $1500.00, so it may very well be that money is better spent on other issues. Currently (pun intended) I need three more plugs than the duplex offers so I plug the amp directly to one of the outlets in the duplex and into the other one I use a Radio Shack 4 outlet power strip. Before the laughter stops, this is the old style all-aluminum strip with circuit breaker and no conditioning. It is 15 amp, 1575 watt rated; the cord that comes out of it is quite large and it seemed to sound better than an Adcom Ace 515 that I compared it to. Goal in this upgrade is to first have darker backgrounds and second more dynamics and resolution. The choices are:
1) Knock up a Bob Crump style cable with a Hubbel 4 plex outlet on the end.
2)Psychicanimal has generously suggested a ONEAC computer PLC. This is a transformer coupled unit with captive power cord. Is any one else using these in audio applications? These two are price appropriate to the system, cost around $40.00, or less either way.
3) Monster HTS 2000 or Audio Power Industries Power Pack 2. These would be a stretch at less than $125.00 each but well worth it if they would give a greater level of performance than the other options.
4) Forget it. Keep the Rat Shack rig. The system just isn't far enough along and/or the budget is not sufficient to work in this area. Buy the latest CD by __________ (insert favorite act) and a cold beer, or maybe new interconnects and be done with it.
A dedicated line is not an option BTW. Thanks for all of your help. Please feel free to weigh in with any and all ideas. I would also suggest that everyone try to put together a second system of modest means; it's a lot more fun and, in some ways, requires greater discipline.
Marty
1) Knock up a Bob Crump style cable with a Hubbel 4 plex outlet on the end.
2)Psychicanimal has generously suggested a ONEAC computer PLC. This is a transformer coupled unit with captive power cord. Is any one else using these in audio applications? These two are price appropriate to the system, cost around $40.00, or less either way.
3) Monster HTS 2000 or Audio Power Industries Power Pack 2. These would be a stretch at less than $125.00 each but well worth it if they would give a greater level of performance than the other options.
4) Forget it. Keep the Rat Shack rig. The system just isn't far enough along and/or the budget is not sufficient to work in this area. Buy the latest CD by __________ (insert favorite act) and a cold beer, or maybe new interconnects and be done with it.
A dedicated line is not an option BTW. Thanks for all of your help. Please feel free to weigh in with any and all ideas. I would also suggest that everyone try to put together a second system of modest means; it's a lot more fun and, in some ways, requires greater discipline.
Marty
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