need more POWER


I have an area for HT that has only one 20 amp receptacle . It currently

has an integrated amp using one outlet and a cheap power strip plugged

into the other outlet . The power strip is powering a flat screen tv and an electric

clock . 

I want to add an amplifier to the pre/out of the integrated amp . How can I get

sufficient power to the second amp ? I am not sure if a power strip can deliver

the power that an amplifier (SS or tube) will require for proper operation plus

the other items .

 

Thank you . 

saki70

+1 for better power strip. The 20 amp line should have enough current for at least a 200 watt per channel amplifier.

Well first ... thank you all for your inputs 

A new power strip sounds , almost , too easy ! But great !

ghdprentice ; I was trying to avoid that if possible . Did it once for the main rig . Boy was the electrician annoyed at the 10 g. wire ! I pulled it but he still had to 

make the connections .

Off to score more POWER !!!

Focusing on HT, one 20 amp outlet should be plenty.  The good news is since it is 20amp, it should be 12 gauge from the breaker box.  

Focus on heavy power cables downstream of the wall outlet.  

"power strip" is a dirty word in audiophile circles.   

Hello saki70 - The super Wiremold power strip in the link above is a great performer. Used mostly in Naim systems. There are no circuit breakers, no fuses, no on/off, lights and no switches, just pure non limiting current. The unit is star grounded/earthed. The entire unit has neen cryogenically treated, all parts. It contains 12 awg internal wiring and a 12 awg captive power cable with a Wattgate male plug.

I've used a 14 guage 9 outlet version in my system for 20 year. It’s good non filtered power.

Good luck!

N