Solar Powered Stereo?


During the past six month period I have completely replaced all components of my two channel system. There were two primary reasons. 1st reason, age. My old system was circa 1981-85.
2nd reason, downsize. I used to use separates, I'm now using an integrated. I am also sick and tired of trying to design a room aesthetically, around racks filled with equipment, two massive speakers and a perfectly triangulated listening position.

To each his own.

I am now upgrading and evaluating power conditioning. The last step (I hope). What a pain in the ass. Active, passive, regeneration, filters, toroidals, no toroidals, magic "light sensitive" crystals, Geez.
It seems like a giant battle between myself and the garbage my utility company provides me.

Does anyone out there have experience with solar power usage for their stereos? And I mean a "standalone" system that is isolated from a public utility power grid. A fellow Audiogoner (Davehrab) and I were discussing this concept. I think it makes sense.

I don't know if I may be getting a little feeble in my "mid-years" but, is this feasible? If it were to be a true standalone system and was not tied into the pollution that the electric company is providing you? Most solar systems provide you with straight DC ouput and DC/AC inversion, battery bank, panels, charge controllers, etc.

Any opinions? Comments? Help me out here.


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Really excellent thread!

TWL, are the batteries you're using rechargeable? from the grid, that is, not from solar.

I checked out your system and it's obviously unique. can you describe the sound advantages you think you've achieved with this setup?

under the assumption that cleaner power means better sound my ultimate question would be where do you think the tipping point is? in other words, if you were to create a $10,000 system off the grid how much more would you think you'd have to pay to create a system on the grid that would sound as good?

do you have other solar aspirations besides your system?

congratulations on thinking for yourself and coming up with your own unique solutions.

hey twl you're my new hero. seven years off the grid - fantastic accomplishment!! truly outstanding. i wonder how many people can appreciate such a feat let alone achieve it. i love it...even just the thought of it i love.

dennis