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What goes where?

My system:

HT Nak AV10 (soon to be replaced by two channel integrated or separates)
Rotel RCD971
MSB Link DAC with half nelso upgrade
Panasonic cheapie dvd player
Toshiba vcr
Sony 27 trinitron
psb ps1000 powered sub for movies (junk for music - never used in this regard)
nht 2.5i main speakers
nht vs2.4 center
nht1.3a surrounds
PowerLine pillow (noise hound) by Blue Circle

here's my question:

All of these items have to be connected using a single houselhold two socket outlet. I have a cheapie power bar.

Should the AMP be plugged directly into the wall with the remaining components and power pillow plugged into the power bar?

or, should the msb link dac be plugged directly into the wall with the amp and remaining components plugged into the power bar?

should EVERYTHING be plugged into the power bar and the POwer pillow plugged into the second outlet on the wall?

what are the rules of thumb?

ps. I can't afford a line conditioner right now, so please don't suggest it.

thanks

sTeve
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sdcampbell
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I don't have much to add to Zaikesman's post, except to ask if your budget will allow you to buy one or two decent power strips / line conditioners. I have essentially the same problem as you do -- lack of outlets. At some point, I want to have a dedicated AC line installed, but don't have the money for it right now.

At present, all of my system, including the TV, is plugged into a pair of Monster Cable HTS-2000 line conditioner / power strips. I have been very pleased with these units, which can be purchased new for around $130 from several online electronics outlets. The HTS-2000 units got very good reviews from several of the audio mags, and when I replaced my "garden variety" power strips with the HTS-2000's, there was a noticeable reduction in background hash.

The HTS-2000's also allow you to ground phone jacks (should you have a phone connection for TV pay-per-view, or similar arrangement).

Each HTS-2000 has 12 plugs, so you could probably connect your entire system with just one unit. Monster Cable also sells a HTS-1000, which has 8 plugs rather than 12, and it sells for about 25% less than the HTS-2000, so alternatively you might think about getting two HTS-1000's to save a bit of money.
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