Hey guys:
Would you mind providing opinions/advice related to power configurations in a stereo setup that includes a hell of a lot of expensive Classe equipment?
My system will be as follows (shipping to me soon):
Classe 3200
Classe SSP600
Classe CDP-102
Classe CAV150 (75 watts x 6) (old amp I already have)
JL Fathom F113 powered sub
Pioneer 61 inch Plasma TV
Directv HD Receiver
VCR
Playstation 3
I have an 11 year old Panamax 500 DBS surge protector/conditioner (handles 2000 watts).
A few questions:
1) Do you use or believe in using conditioners/surge protectors for *all* of your electronics including your power amps? Many say that you should plug amps right into the wall and not use a conditioner/surge protector in order to get the best sound performance.
2) Is it O.K. to add an extension cord to the surge protector/conditioner or to a power amp without impacting audible performance?
3) If you are somewhat familiar with the Panamx product I mentioned, do you think it would be adequate for my setup?
4) My system will be plugged into dedicated outlets that go right to the electrical box in my garage (i.e., no other electrical lines in the listening room or house connect to it). I have 2 outlets in the stereo room, each one is 20 amps. My intention is to plug my two "power" amps into one socket and the rest of my gear in the other one (e.g., JL Fathom powered sub, SSP600, CDP-102, Plasma TV, Playstation 3, Directv receiver, VCR). Does this make sense or is there a better approach?
5) Would it be a real bad idea to add a Halogen floor standing lamp with a dimmer in this room even if the lamp will be connected to a different outlet that is not physically connected to the two dedicated power lines in the room that will be used for my stereo system?
Thanks very much!!
Dave
Would you mind providing opinions/advice related to power configurations in a stereo setup that includes a hell of a lot of expensive Classe equipment?
My system will be as follows (shipping to me soon):
Classe 3200
Classe SSP600
Classe CDP-102
Classe CAV150 (75 watts x 6) (old amp I already have)
JL Fathom F113 powered sub
Pioneer 61 inch Plasma TV
Directv HD Receiver
VCR
Playstation 3
I have an 11 year old Panamax 500 DBS surge protector/conditioner (handles 2000 watts).
A few questions:
1) Do you use or believe in using conditioners/surge protectors for *all* of your electronics including your power amps? Many say that you should plug amps right into the wall and not use a conditioner/surge protector in order to get the best sound performance.
2) Is it O.K. to add an extension cord to the surge protector/conditioner or to a power amp without impacting audible performance?
3) If you are somewhat familiar with the Panamx product I mentioned, do you think it would be adequate for my setup?
4) My system will be plugged into dedicated outlets that go right to the electrical box in my garage (i.e., no other electrical lines in the listening room or house connect to it). I have 2 outlets in the stereo room, each one is 20 amps. My intention is to plug my two "power" amps into one socket and the rest of my gear in the other one (e.g., JL Fathom powered sub, SSP600, CDP-102, Plasma TV, Playstation 3, Directv receiver, VCR). Does this make sense or is there a better approach?
5) Would it be a real bad idea to add a Halogen floor standing lamp with a dimmer in this room even if the lamp will be connected to a different outlet that is not physically connected to the two dedicated power lines in the room that will be used for my stereo system?
Thanks very much!!
Dave
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