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I'd be very concerned about hard-wiring an OCTO-bus ... huge risk in terms of lack of flexibility and re-sale value ... no matter how "done" you feel you are ... audio-phools are almost never done ... no wonder they still lurk around audio-phorums. The risk / reward ratio IMO is heavily towards no no
So here’s my dilemma….and an idea.My system is comprised of the following:Ayre AX-7e Integrated AmpAyre CX-7e-mp CD PlayerAyre P-5xe Phono StageTeres 245 w/ Verus MotorMartin Logan Dynamo Subs (x2)I’m still using the stock power cables on all of my components. To make matters worse, I know my power is polluted as all hell.I’ve considered DIY’ing power cables using Furutech FI-11M(cu) / Furutech FI-11 (cu) IEC connectors and cable TBD. However, that won’t (completely) solve my polluted power problem, so I’ll need something for that. What really gripes me is that I really don’t see my system (significantly) changing with regard to power cable requirements, so I’m buying (6) Furutech FI-11M(cu) @ approximately $42 each that will interface each of the component’s power cables to the filtration device. It seems to me that if those ends were hard-wired into the filtration device, it would not only be less expensive overall, but mo’ better. Then the idea hit me…The OctoBussMy vision is this:An UberBuss (w/ a cocobolo front face)(1) 1-m cable terminated w/ Furutech FI-11M(cu) for power input(4) 1-m cable terminated w/ Furutech FI-11 (cu) IEC connectors(2) 2-m cable terminated w/ Furutech FI-11 (cu) IEC connectors(1) Furutech FP-15A(Cu)-N1 B1 15A AC receptacleAll cables are hard-wired into the UberBuss (thus creating the OctoBuss)My system is centered between my speakers, and the speakers are spaced 7.5’ apart. The 2-m cables would power my subs, and the 1-m cables would power my integrated amp, CD player, phono stage, and turntable motor controller. The extra capacity provided by the AC receptacle is “just incase” . Why cocobolo? Because my Teres turntable is cocobolo, and my GMA Callisto speakers have cocobolo trim.Is this crazy idea? Unworkable? Impractical?
I like the hard wired concept. For someone who has his or her gear in it's final location and knows what power cords they desire, why not. It is a custom order. A risk maybe for the Manf. as a product line, yes. For people who use racks I have been thinking about a " Power Tree" a vertical strip atop an UBER with multiple outlets located at each shelve level and component. The gains are shorter cords hard wired or duplex. Hard wired main cord to wall. Different gauges for different components. All purdy and neat. Wire management helps as well. For us our gear as positioned will never change as it is where it needs to go in our room. The only changes will be gear. What a day for a daydream. What a day for a day dreaming boy.charlesSMA
Dave,I like it. The barrier strips are a great idea. Plus, if a power outlet is included, you have immediate flexibility. I have a few "austerity" goals to hit in the next few months, and once I hit those, I'll celebrate with a new toy.
What is the top of the line metal to use for connectors and cable? I don't think many people use pure gold or know how that sounds compare to pure silver and pure copper. It seems to be down to pure silver costing more than pure copper. Do cable manufacturers then use a small coating in microns of gold or silver to prevent oxidation?Do these metals sound different whether it be used in the digital side as in source and digital side of the dac or analog side of the dac, headphone ampifier, and headphones? Whether it be used in the AC side or DC side?