Author Topic: power conditioning/distribution  (Read 5412 times)

Ryno

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power conditioning/distribution
« on: February 09, 2007, 08:21:53 PM »
I'm looking for a distribution system for a modest system. Source (olive server),  DAC, sometimes preamp, amp, powered sub, and a zone 2 amp. I have a dedicated 20 amp line with a single plug, not a duplex. So all distribution must be done with a single unit. I'm looking at the "audiogon special" from BPT. I would run the source and DAC off the transformer, and the amps/ sub off the other outlets.  Is a 2.5 amp transformer enough for these two units?  The price is pretty good, but I'm open to other suggestions.
Ryan

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ddpowrcond&1173536760&demo&3&4&

Offline Carlman

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power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2007, 05:04:05 AM »
Ryan, is there any way you can up your budget just a wee bit and get a Running Springs Audio Haley?  The BPT is no slouch but I found the RSA Haley to be truly special.  It made a significant improvement in every way in my system.  I took it to a friend's house with a better system than mine who also bought one immediately after hearing it.

I *think* the RSA provides better protection for your equipment also.  I know a guy that can get a good deal on one if you can't find one used... just PM me.

Thanks,
Carl
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Ryno

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power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2007, 09:05:40 AM »
How important is it to isolate components? The BPT has 5 isolated duplexes where the RS has 3. Two components would be paired on 2 duplexes. Right now I have a JR filter from DIY cable with 3 isolated banks, not that it's the same quality as the RS, but is has the same configuration.
Ryan

Black Sand Cable

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Re: power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2007, 03:59:05 PM »
Quote from: "Ryno"
I'm looking for a distribution system for a modest system. Source (olive server),  DAC, sometimes preamp, amp, powered sub, and a zone 2 amp. I have a dedicated 20 amp line with a single plug, not a duplex. So all distribution must be done with a single unit. I'm looking at the "audiogon special" from BPT. I would run the source and DAC off the transformer, and the amps/ sub off the other outlets.  Is a 2.5 amp transformer enough for these two units?  The price is pretty good, but I'm open to other suggestions.
Ryan

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ddpowrcond&1173536760&demo&3&4&

I don't know what your budget is but I went through a lot of very expensive distribution systems before ending up with a Panamax 5500EX. It doesn't get the hype as an "Audiophile" piece but it works as good as anything else I had.

At the very least take a look at them.

Joker

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Re: power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2007, 03:20:42 PM »
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I don't know what your budget is but I went through a lot of very expensive distribution systems before ending up with a Panamax 5500EX. It doesn't get the hype as an "Audiophile" piece but it works as good as anything else I had.

At the very least take a look at them.

Did you try out the BPT stuff? If so what did you think of it?

J

Ryno

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power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2007, 05:27:50 PM »
Still looking, but I'm leaning toward the BPT CPC.
The balanced transformer on the digital. and additional isolated outlets are pushing me that way.
Ryan

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Re: power conditioning/distribution
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2007, 09:49:33 AM »
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I don't know what your budget is but I went through a lot of very expensive distribution systems before ending up with a Panamax 5500EX. It doesn't get the hype as an "Audiophile" piece but it works as good as anything else I had.

At the very least take a look at them.

Did you try out the BPT stuff? If so what did you think of it?

J

I directly compared the CPC to the 5500EX. There is nothing wrong with anything BPT makes, it came down to who offered up the best bang for the buck. Thus I went with the Panamax....and have never looked back and I have had a few other conditioners in my system since and the Panamax always holds its own.