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how to connect power for amps

Hi All,
   I have a power outlet dilemma.  I have a two port outlet where I locate my system today (and yes that's all the outlets I have available).  I use one port for DAC and one port for a stereo channel amp.  I'm contemplating upgrading to a DAC+pre-amp+mononblock which obviously will require four outlets.
   I'm wondering how you all might deal with such situation.  I tried using cheap power strips that give really poor sound quality.  If I buy an expensive $200 power strip, would that solve my problem?
Thanks in advance.

hifineubee
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czbbcl
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I use a Hammond Hospital Grade Power Strip and it works very well and is very affordable.

http://www.hammondmfg.com/1584h.htm
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noromance
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@czbbcl  It's definitely a step up but with only 14 gauge cable, 15amp with a trip switch, it's not great. Do they make others?

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czbbcl
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The 14 gauge AWG power cord is designed to handle the rated 15 amps for which the unit was designed. I would suggest you calculate what your load requirements are per Kalali's recomendation and go from there. If you research a few threads on Audiogon you will see that the Hammond power strip is well regarded and is a high quality designed and constructed power strip for the money. 

Chuck 
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kalali
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In US, most if not all the backbone wiring in single family homes is 12awg and in many cases the wire from the panel is shared across multiple outlets. Electrically speaking, putting a short 10awg "pigtail" at the end of a very long 12awg wire is somewhat pointless and for most applications a good quality copper 14awg wire is more than adequate. Now if you are trying to plug an arc welder into your/same wall plug, then that's whole different story...
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