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Stiffening Cap for HT? |
thefaulkner
Rank: Sonyphile
Joined: Mar 07, 2003
Posts: 499
From: Calgary, Ab
 |  Posted: 2003-09-27 23:07
Hey guys!
I am about to develop my basement, and dedicate a room for HT. I am going to run a specific AC line for the HT gear with upgraded materials (any suggestions?) Coming from a 12V background, the use of stiffening capacitors makes a world of difference. Is there such a thing for the 120V world? (Other than the AVS2000.)
Does this make sense?
[Fuse box]---[Capacitor(s)]---[Power Center]---[Components]
I really want great performance on a relatively small budget.
Any other suggestions to get the most out of a "room" while I build? I have read the THX training manual, and want to use the ideas presented, but on a beer & pretzel budget.
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Maxxwire
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Rank: Sony Adept
Joined: Aug 29, 2002
Posts: 25735
From: Portland, Oregon - USA
 | Posted: 2003-09-28 03:59
You might consider using hospital grade outlets (green dot). The prices vary by brand, but both Marinco and Hubbell are excelent.
I used to think that hospital grade outlets were not critical until I started using them and found that the difference over standard grade outlets is amazing.
-Maxx
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A Satisfied Sony Fan Since 1974!
The OCCC Furu-Charged Sony DB 930
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jttar
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Rank: Sony Master
Joined: Feb 28, 2003
Posts: 9156
From: Chicago,IL, USA
 | Posted: 2003-09-28 22:29
Maxx - What difference do you notice using the green dot (hospital) outlets over the standard outlets? Just curious if there is a another "tweak" in store for me.
jttar
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-W-
Rank: Sonyphile
Joined: Jul 04, 2002
Posts: 537
From: Sacramento, CA
 |  Posted: 2003-09-29 01:48
www.marinco.com/hospital.htm
www.hubbell.com/
I couldn't find the green dot/hospital stuff on the Hubbell site... 
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Maxxwire
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Posts: 25735
From: Portland, Oregon - USA
| Posted: 2003-09-29 02:54
jttar- When I switched from standard outlets to Hospital Grade (green dot) on my Digital Front End I was able to hear a whole new level of detail from my CD's. Same equipment, same interconnects, same outboard power supplies, same power cords, but a totally new dimention of detail to the sound.
I installed a new LAT AC-2 fused-silver powercord with Marinco Hospital Grade plug and Marinco-Wattgate 320 female IEC between my Panamax 1000 surge protector feeds my Counterpoint Tube Preamp and everything in the soundstage snapped into focus with pinpoint accuracy.
I had been using a heavy 14 ga sheilded powercord with moulded plugs, but it made images in the soundstage all fuzzy and out of focus.
I could hardly beleive how good the DB 930 sounded when I plugged it into this combo.
I never realized the importance of quality AC line gear until just recently. I used to think that outlets were just outlets and that all power cords were pretty much equal. Man was I wrong!
-Maxx
A Satisfied Sony Fan Since 1974!
The linear relationship between outstanding performance and pricepoint can be nullified thru the skillful application of knowledge.
Dad's Pixel Painting #2
[ This message was edited by: Maxxwire on 2006-12-26 02:30 ]
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jttar
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Joined: Feb 28, 2003
Posts: 9156
From: Chicago,IL, USA
| Posted: 2003-09-30 20:39
Maxx,
Thanks for the explanation. I have heard first hand how better interconnects and speaker wire make a dramatic difference in quality and tone. I never gave the outlets a thought until I saw you mention it but it only makes sense. I'm not going to run out and change my outlets but next time I have my system tore down and things are wide open........... That is why I love this hobby, there is no end to it and you can just keep learning.
jttar
Warren,
Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. As always, it is appreciated.
jttar
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Audiogasm
Rank: Sony Buff
Joined: May 14, 2003
Posts: 17
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 | Posted: 2003-10-10 17:41
I use marinco connectors w/ kimber cable. connected to ps audio hospital receptacles.
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Maxxwire
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Posts: 25735
From: Portland, Oregon - USA
| Posted: 2003-10-14 01:57
As I understand it Marinco is the OEM for Kimber's Wattgate line of products.
-Maxx
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A Satisfied Sony Fan Since 1974!
The OCCC Furu-Charged Sony DB 930
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