Mains conditioning; 3 questions.

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1. Is there any point in buying a mains conditioning block for a CD8x that is already hooked up to a PSX-R?

2. I've seen some non-hi-fi extension cables that offer 'surge protection'. £13 for 6 sockets. I'm presuming therefore that it'll afford me zero sonic benefit but might buy me some piece of mind protecting my shiny toys. However, is it really a good idea to plug all your kit into one extension lead?

3. I run a Bravia, CD8x, PSX-R, 8vs, PS3, Sky HD, Onkyo 875, MJ Accoutics Pro 50 and have even taken the step of adding extra sockets on the ring main to ensure it's not overloaded - some of those puppies get a little hot! Is it okay to plug 4 components into one power block, even if I buy it from B&Q as rather than Sevenoaks?

 

[Anonymous]

1: The psx-r doesn't filter the mains. Well it does a little more than the cdx on it's own because it has a larger toroid to better reject dc. But a proper mains filter (isotek or ps audio) will bring about a lower noise floor which will increase system dynamic range. One ps audio unit even regenerates the whole mains signal giving pure 50hz ac. Though it costs £1600.

2: Nothing wrong with plugging your kit into one extension block, none of your kit is particulary power hungry. Though it's more likely to be spike protection than surge. Still, peace of mind.

3: Basically same question as number two. No problem, though better alternatives are obviously available at a price

 

[JoelSim]

[quote user="Carzy Dragon"]
1. Is there any point in buying a mains conditioning block for a CD8x that is already hooked up to a PSX-R?

2. I've seen some non-hi-fi extension cables that offer 'surge protection'. £13 for 6 sockets. I'm presuming therefore that it'll afford me zero sonic benefit but might buy me some piece of mind protecting my shiny toys. However, is it really a good idea to plug all your kit into one extension lead?

3. I run a Bravia, CD8x, PSX-R, 8vs, PS3, Sky HD, Onkyo 875, MJ Accoutics Pro 50 and have even taken the step of adding extra sockets on the ring main to ensure it's not overloaded - some of those puppies get a little hot! Is it okay to plug 4 components into one power block, even if I buy it from B&Q as rather than Sevenoaks?
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Buy a Tacima CS929 rather than going to B&Q. It has surge protection at the very least.

 

[Big Chris]

[quote user="Carzy Dragon"] Is it okay to plug 4 components into one power block, even if I buy it from B&Q as rather than Sevenoaks?[/quote]

I bloody hope so! I have my A65, CD72, Wii, PS2, Onk 875, PV1, Bravia, DVD-R all plugged into my 8 way (count 'em) Russ Andrews Silencer block.

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers for the responses.

Big Chris, good taste in music!