Mains cable

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Will it be effective if I plug a Chord mains cable for my receiver through a surge protector or should I plug it directly to the mains? Thanks

 

[michael hoy]

Mr Spock:Will it be effective if I plug a Chord mains cable for my receiver through a surge protector or should I plug it directly to the mains? Thanks

Hi,

Depending on what you read or believe, I would put it on the surge protector and not the conditioner.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Mr Spock:Will it be effective if I plug a Chord mains cable for my receiver through a surge protector or should I plug it directly to the mains? Thanks

Hi Mr Spock

Please correct me if i am wrong but isn't the mains cable already terminated to the AVR1803? Either way i would suggest you use the original mains cable and in the first instance plug it directly into the wall socket.

Thanks

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry Rick, I have changed my receiver from the Denon 1803 to the Onkyo TX-SR706 where the power cable can be changed. I have purchased a Chord power cable to replace the original one. I have installed extra power points. My plan is for the receiver, sub-woofer and the LCD TV to have their own power point. My blu-ray and dvd players will be sharing a power point and will be connected via a Tacima surge/conditioner. Should I connect the receiver and the sub-woofer directly to their power points using the specialized power cables or should I add a surge protector? If I decide to go the second way, do I lose any additional benefits through using the specialized mains cable? Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Mr Spock:Sorry Rick, I have changed my receiver from the Denon 1803 to the Onkyo TX-SR706 where the power cable can be changed. I have purchased a Chord power cable to replace the original one. I have installed extra power points. My plan is for the receiver, sub-woofer and the LCD TV to have their own power point. My blu-ray and dvd players will be sharing a power point and will be connected via a Tacima surge/conditioner. Should I connect the receiver and the sub-woofer directly to their power points using the specialized power cables or should I add a surge protector? If I decide to go the second way, do I lose any additional benefits through using the specialized mains cable? Thanks

School of thought could be that as the receiver and Sub make big demands on power ,and needs to draw amps unrestricted, that nothing should be in line to strangle the supply, adding an expensive power cord and then choking it with a surge protector to my mind would be doing just that.

Unplug your gear at the end of play if you are concerned about surges, you shouldn't be using your gear while there is lightning about anyway , also even if I had a surge protector I'd unplug in that circumstance.

Using a Tacima with CD and Blu ray is different and by all accounts gives the most benefit.

 

[Anonymous]

Any chance of giving your expensive 'specialized' power cables back? They won't do anything different from cheap 'specialized' power cables.

 

[b33k34]

School of thought could be that as the receiver and Sub make big demands on power ,and needs to draw amps unrestricted, that nothing should be in line to strangle the supply, adding an expensive power cord and then choking it with a surge protector to my mind would be doing just that.

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LOL. I've not noticed the Amps having any real trouble getting through my regular power cables. Not surprising as each of those devices has a peak power consumption under 500watts (ie about 2 amps - hardly high draw). They don't have any trouble getting down the manufacturer supplied cable on my 1500watt fan heater either despite it needing 3x the ampage.

 

[Anonymous]

the old cable debate again trust me high end cables do improve sound and picture quality bang your amp through the mains run the rest throu a tacima

 

[Anonymous]

No, trust me instead

 

[idc]

Tarquinh:
Any chance of giving your expensive 'specialized' power cables back? They won't do anything different from cheap 'specialized' power cables.

I agree. There are plenty of well made specialised power cables on ebay for sensible rather than silly money. I have also read loads of reviews on the interweb from numerous forums etc where people are happy to swap big money well known mains products (and ICs and all other types of cable) for the growing number of small manufacturers. Silver High Breed is one example.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Mr Spock:Sorry Rick, I have changed my receiver from the Denon 1803 to the Onkyo TX-SR706 where the power cable can be changed. I have purchased a Chord power cable to replace the original one. I have installed extra power points. My plan is for the receiver, sub-woofer and the LCD TV to have their own power point. My blu-ray and dvd players will be sharing a power point and will be connected via a Tacima surge/conditioner. Should I connect the receiver and the sub-woofer directly to their power points using the specialized power cables or should I add a surge protector? If I decide to go the second way, do I lose any additional benefits through using the specialized mains cable? Thanks

Hi Mr Spock

Personally i would use the original mains cables supplied however since you already have the new mains cables than i would suggest in the first instance you plug them directly into the wall.

If you feel your equipment also requires surge protection than i can recommend extension blocks from Wilkinsons Stores which cost around £5. I have used these for years. They are fairly priced, offer surge protection and have not had a negative effect on the performance of components connected to them regardless of the type or cost of the equipment involved.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft