Thanks TWL, you've provided us with a tremendous amount of info. And your right, I have not seen too many people responding to this thread either. It's refreshing to see someone thinking outside of the box. Obviously, it is much easier to deal with a problem when it's not there at all. Ed.
Solar Powered Stereo?
During the past six month period I have completely replaced all components of my two channel system. There were two primary reasons. 1st reason, age. My old system was circa 1981-85.
2nd reason, downsize. I used to use separates, I'm now using an integrated. I am also sick and tired of trying to design a room aesthetically, around racks filled with equipment, two massive speakers and a perfectly triangulated listening position.
To each his own.
I am now upgrading and evaluating power conditioning. The last step (I hope). What a pain in the ass. Active, passive, regeneration, filters, toroidals, no toroidals, magic "light sensitive" crystals, Geez.
It seems like a giant battle between myself and the garbage my utility company provides me.
Does anyone out there have experience with solar power usage for their stereos? And I mean a "standalone" system that is isolated from a public utility power grid. A fellow Audiogoner (Davehrab) and I were discussing this concept. I think it makes sense.
I don't know if I may be getting a little feeble in my "mid-years" but, is this feasible? If it were to be a true standalone system and was not tied into the pollution that the electric company is providing you? Most solar systems provide you with straight DC ouput and DC/AC inversion, battery bank, panels, charge controllers, etc.
Any opinions? Comments? Help me out here.
2nd reason, downsize. I used to use separates, I'm now using an integrated. I am also sick and tired of trying to design a room aesthetically, around racks filled with equipment, two massive speakers and a perfectly triangulated listening position.
To each his own.
I am now upgrading and evaluating power conditioning. The last step (I hope). What a pain in the ass. Active, passive, regeneration, filters, toroidals, no toroidals, magic "light sensitive" crystals, Geez.
It seems like a giant battle between myself and the garbage my utility company provides me.
Does anyone out there have experience with solar power usage for their stereos? And I mean a "standalone" system that is isolated from a public utility power grid. A fellow Audiogoner (Davehrab) and I were discussing this concept. I think it makes sense.
I don't know if I may be getting a little feeble in my "mid-years" but, is this feasible? If it were to be a true standalone system and was not tied into the pollution that the electric company is providing you? Most solar systems provide you with straight DC ouput and DC/AC inversion, battery bank, panels, charge controllers, etc.
Any opinions? Comments? Help me out here.