@lordmelton That is actually a really good idea. Thank you.
Power Distributors: Shunyata Delta-X, AudioQuest Niagara 5000, and PS Audio PowerPlant 12
Decided to start a new thread that accurately reflects my current thoughts.
We moved and the house has some electrical issues. An electrician is addressing them for use. One issue is a wide voltage swing identified by my 20 year old Panamax 5300 (98-145 volts). Wide swings happen in this area but normally between 100-140 volts. The electrician is work with the utility company to minimize this on our property. He is also installing a dedicated 20A line for the stereo system.
I have already ordered a Furman P-2400 AR (recommended by Furman) to help protect the system from wide voltage swings. The Panamax is ready for retirement.
I plan to install a power conditioner/distributor that will utilize the protection the Furman provides. I will probably run my XA-25, one sub, and maybe both Acoustat 1+1 speakers directly through the Furman. The conditioner/distributor will handle everything else.
The three models listed in the title are my short list. The Delta-X with an Shunyata Alpha-X XC cord runs $6000 for The Cable Company. The Delta-X is $4500 without any cable, and the Alpha-X MSRP is $2800. This will be my most expensive cable if this is selected. The Niagara 5000 is $6900 ($3999 from TMR with stock cable). The PowerPlant 12 is $5999 (approx $4000 with Panamax trade from PS Audio and approximately $3000 used from TMR with stock cable).
So here is the apples to apples choice: Delta-X at $4500, Niagara 5000 at $4000, and PowerPlant 12 at $3000. What are your concerns and recommendations?
If I go with the Delta-X, do I need, or want, the Alpha-X XC?
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The power company will be installing a new voltage regulator feeding into our development next week. It sounds like this was on their to do list long before I submitted my concerns. The electrician will install a new grounded 20A line to the specification that Shunyata Research specified (much more affordable than I was expecting) next week as well. The Furman 2400 is here, but I will not use it until the 20A line is installed. I plan to wait until the community voltage regulator is in place as well (should be completed before the 20A line is installed if their projections are correct). I am tempted to return the Furman (out of the box, but never turned on). The Delta-X will arrive in 10-14 days. Does this sound like the best plan? @lordmelton I will look into the solar solution down the road. We were considering solar anyway. The house we moved from had a 12.4 kw system for eleven years, but we did not have a battery. We will install a battery (maybe 3) in this house. Besides the house, and stereo, we also will power an electric kiln, and a hot tub with each having dedicated 50A lines. Thanks, Ralph |
@thriftyaudio - keep us posted after the voltage regulator- hopefully that solves the problem |
Thanks @kennyc The Electric Coop upgraded some equipment at the sub-station. We had some power outages over a few days after that they claim was not related, but who knows. My electrician says his customers are pleased with the upgrade (he lives in the neighborhood too). My new dedicated 20A line is in, but the isolated ground line is not. Turns out there is poor grounding for the house (met old code standards, but not current). He will upgrade the grounding for the house next week and also add the IG for the 20A line. I have two Hubbell IG5362 (recommended by Shunyata) for 20A line arriving later this week. We decided to put four outlets on the line so I could connect the Furman, the Delta-X, and the Pass amp if I want too bypass any filter for the power amp. The power has been very stable (119-121V) according to both the Furman and the Panamax (just using the Panamax to monitor the power with nothing plugged into it). The Delta-X should arrive later this week with an Alpha-X XC power cord. I went ahead and ordered an Alpha-X NR to upgrade one of my other cables (probably the DH Labs Extra Power, but maybe one of the Synergistic Pink cables). I feel better about the power coming into the house now. This potential crisis motivated me to upgrade the power distribution. I will use the Furman Voltage regulator in some fashion since the Delta-X does not have enough outlets for my system. This is a huge upgrade for equipment that deserves better power delivery. I will provide updates once everything is in place, then again after some time for me to adjust to, and understand, the changes. I will also have lots of options with how the power is set up. |
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