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Niagara 1200 and subwoofers

Hello, I've got my eye on the 1200 but need two of them. I have 12 pieces to plug in. I'm not worried about stuff like Bluesound node 2, Fios box,, dvd player rarely used... other than my Anthem AV receiver,  Anthem str amp, Parasound 220 x 5 amp, plus two Rythmik subs. It seems I need 5 of the high current outlets when there are only 4 total. My plan is to use a splitter to plug in the subs. Will that work? 

Also, I'm thinking of the Niagara 5000 as an upgrade because it's obviously better and has the 4 high current outlets and 12 total, and in the used market it's not too much of a jump in price for me. It actually offers less outlets than I need but I'm sure it could work,, but the size of it is the #1 negative for me.. my plan is to hide it behind my stack. A bit difficult compared to two separate 1200's. Leaning towards the 1200 especially if i can get a multi discount somewhere or used...  I have a dedicated 20 amp line but it's to more than one receptacle behind my AV equipment. I can run a 10g new line as my panel is 10 ft from my system, but not eager to move my whole 'never want to touch' stack. 

So can I use a 2 to 1 for the 2 subs? Any other ideas?

Thanks


cissado

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gdnrbob
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@OP,
That bit of info makes me think there is something on or near your power line. 
Think - A Dimmer, refrigerator or is there a neon sign nearby?
Search the Audiogon library. I recall that there was another member that had a similar situation. In his/her case, there was a neon sign, if I recall correctly.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Hmm, it depends upon the load your subs make, as well as all the additional equipment.
I would just call AQ and get their take on this.
FWIW, I plug my subs directly into wall outlets on the same circuit.
In fact, I plug anything with an amp, directly into the wall.
Bob
gdnrbob
4,490 posts
 
The Niagra can only do so much.
When it comes to buzz and hum, there are a number of things that can cause it- and much of it comes down to the design of the amps and their interaction with preamps.
I know, as I had a horrible buzz when I tried to use my tube preamp with solid state. It seems the Circlotron circuit has a predilection to make noise with SS sometimes-At least that is what my dealer says.
Anyhow, when it comes to hum/buzz, try some cheater plugs (non grounded plugs) and see if it resolves the problem. If so, then I can PM you someone on Agon who can help you stablize the system properly.
Bob
gdnrbob
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@OP, 
getting a hum/buzz for 30 or 60 second intervals sounds like there is something on or near the circuit
Neon lights, dimmers, refrigerators seem to be the usual suspects.
Do you have a TV in the mix?
Bob
gdnrbob
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Weird that it starts after 6AM.
Are you near a business?
I recall another thread where the OP's system was being affected by a business on the ground floor.
Maybe the TV or the set top box, or router? 
Just guessing here.
Though you are probably not going to do it. I think the only way to track the problem is to shut everything off at the breaker box -except the stereo circuit and turn on each breaker one by one.
B
gdnrbob
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I just saw this thread:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/remodel-causes-60hz-ground-loop
Bob
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