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Isolating digital and analog
I'm new to audio and have been surfing through the various excellent posts on this site hoping to learn from you all. I have an entry-level system (still to be fully hooked up) consisting of a Cambridge Azur 640C cd player, Parasound 2100/2250 pre-amp and amp - so I can integrate with my AV system - a soon-to-be purchased turntable, into older Mission speakers (with a hope of upgrading in future when my retirement income improves from the economic turmoil) and a subwoofer. I have a dedicated 15 amp power line and will be upgrading the outlets to Porter Ports or similar.
I need additional outlets - only have one duplex - so am thinking of a simple surge suppressor (such as IsoTek or Brick Wall) with some filtering. My first question is: Given my low budget what would you choose? My second question will, undoubtedly, get me a slap on the wrist: I know the turntable is analog and the cd player is digital; would the pre-amp be considered digital or analog when isolating? How about the amp and powered subwoofer?
Thanks.
I need additional outlets - only have one duplex - so am thinking of a simple surge suppressor (such as IsoTek or Brick Wall) with some filtering. My first question is: Given my low budget what would you choose? My second question will, undoubtedly, get me a slap on the wrist: I know the turntable is analog and the cd player is digital; would the pre-amp be considered digital or analog when isolating? How about the amp and powered subwoofer?
Thanks.