My humble suggestion is the Parts Connexion extension kit. I like it for two reasons:
- You can substitute your own favorite outlets and/or IEC socket
- Has voltage meter built in
Not enough outlets
I always plug my Ayre amp and Cambridge Audio streamer/DAC directly into the wall outlets. I have a single duplex outlet behind my equipment rack and since I have just two components, that is enough. However, recently I decide to try better power cables (Audio Envy) than the OEM cables that I was using. Unfortunately those plugs are large enough that if I use the AE power cable for one component, the plug for the second AE cable doesn't fit (there is just not enough room).
So I am contemplating two options:
1. Use the AE cord for my amplifier and just use OEM for my streamer
2. Get some kind of a strip and plug both my amplifier and streamer into it...I understand that many strips can interfere with power delivery so I'm concerned this may affect the dynamics of my system
Thoughts and advice?
Showing 2 responses by erik_squires
Alternatively, replace one or both with a Leviton Hospital Grade 90 degree plug. Very well made, very tight, and you can turn the exit around to any angle. Setting it to be 45 degrees will allow for two. Now that I think about it you don’t have to get the 90 degree versions, but I find them very convenient for space saving. Compared to other high end plugs I find this model really improves the outlet grip strength. If your outlets have any play in them consider adding an appropriate spacer or wall plate like this one to give you maximum rigidity and support for heavy cables. |