George, I find this post odd. To make the claim that lights are turning on and to not know what they are for. Trying to play the amp with an uncharged battery, etc... It's as though he's making up issues or he's not operating the amp in the way it's intended.
Switching to battery power
Hi
Has anybody switched their audio system either wholly or partially to battery power? I've read that some folks have had good results using Goal Zero power stations for doing this, but I'm sure a couple of quality deep cycle and good full wave inverter would work no?
Please share if you have tried it and what your finding were.
Thanks
Paul
Has anybody switched their audio system either wholly or partially to battery power? I've read that some folks have had good results using Goal Zero power stations for doing this, but I'm sure a couple of quality deep cycle and good full wave inverter would work no?
Please share if you have tried it and what your finding were.
Thanks
Paul
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My ASR Emitter II Exclusive power amp runs off a battery that's charged by two power supplies. The sound is so clean that my other components are only filtered by a PS Audio passive line conditioner and some Akiko Audio tuning sticks. Milwaukee makes a lithium battery generator that produces a pure sign wave. Here's a review, https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/60304-surprising-budget-audiophile-product/ |
For those who are looking at a no cost option, this unit seems to be a favorite. I still wonder how different it would be from the above mentioned Milwaukee MX. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0218/Stromtank_S2500_Battery_Power_Review.htm |
pauly, I'm left wondering why a generator that produces a pure sign wave is an advantage? The Strom and the Milwaukee both produce a pure sign wave so I was thinking that the Milwaukee would be the best option. However my electricity at home doesn't produce any type of sound wave that I'm aware of. Also, you might consider the wattage of the unit and the possibility of the generator over heating. The EGO has a good price tag. It doesn't include the batteries. Four of those may end up costing you about $300.00. Which ever generator you buy, please let us know what you think. |
pauly, I plan to try my digital front end and then my phono amp and turntable. I’ll try those first, plugged directly into the battery and then through the passive line conditioner. The ECO is affordable by comparison to the other generator’s and if it does the job of powering everything besides my amplifier, then I’ll be happy. I can say the ASR that I own is highly thought of by many in the audio community and their flagship components consist of the larger amplifier, two power supplies and the battery. Purchasing the power supplies and battery is costly but it raises the bar sound wise. I do not doubt that your hearing a difference with your amp connected to the battery. I believe that at some point, interchangeable, after market battery units specifically for audio equipment will be common place. |