[jbryngelson]

I have a large HT/Audio system and have accumulated a good number of power devices, but want to use them for maximum effect and ask for your thoughts.  Here is a list of my Conditioners:

1) Emotiva CMX-2 (Thought I had DC issues a few years ago, only has to outputs)

2) Sound Application XE-12 (not used currently, but many outlets labeled analog & digital)

3) BPT BP-2 (I have one of the originals with 8 total outlets (1500va I think)

4) BPT BP-3.5ish (Chris Hoff built this as one of his final builds using a 3000 or 3500 va transformer)

5) Various Power Strip for connection of wall warts etc.

I need to connect the following (long list). I have a dedicated 15a and 20a circuit to my rack.

a. Emotiva XMC-2 Processor/Preamp

b. Oppo BDP-203 MultiDisc Player

c. Rega P8 Turntable (Wall Wart)

d. Musical Surroundings Nova III Pre w/Linar Power Supply (Wall Wart)

e. Apple Mac Mini (Std 2-prong power cord)

f. Western Digital (2) USB HD to the Mini (Wall Warts)

g. Drobo Raid HD (2) to the Mini (Wall Warts)

h. Eversolo DMP-6 Streamer (IEC)

i. XBOX (Std 2-prong power cord)

j. CableBox (Wall Wart)

k. Adcom 7300 5-Channel Amplifier (Powers Rear 4-Speakers) - IEC 

l. EAD PowerMaster 1000 50Channel Amplifier (Powers Center Only) - IEC

m. Parasound 2125 v2 Stereo Amplifier (Bottom bi-amp of Main) - IEC

n. Custom 60w Tube Amp (Top bi-amp of Main) - IEC

o. Router/AP for Basement - Wall Wart

p. 8-port Network Switch - Wall Wart

q. DIRAC Network - Processor box (Wall Wart)

r. NHT SA-3 Subwoofer Amplifier (IEC)

If you are here - THANK YOU for reading. How would you suggest I connect everything? Should I only connect via the 20A circuit, or use the misc (Network etc) connections to the 15a service/circuit. What would you connect to each other. Redoing my rack is a HUGE task, and I would like to get power - RIGHT. Thanks for your help.

 

Jeff in Detroit

[Early B.]

I'd put all the music components on the XE-12 and the remainder on the BPT 3.5, which is plugged into the XE-12. RATIONALE -- keep it simple and take advantage of double filtering by daisy-chaining the BPT. I'd also sell the remaining power conditioners and use the proceeds to purchase a custom LPS that can accommodate several components with differing voltages to reduce the number of wall warts, especially the Rega and Nova III. This will improve the sound quality of your records.     

[jbryngelson]

Thanks. I like your thinking. The XE-12 has so many outlets, but some are listed as Digital and Some Analog. Thinking I would connect the TT/Phono equipment to the BPT 3.5 along with my AMPs due to the higher capacity, and all the other sources/wall warts to the BPT 2.0. Some would be yet another daisy chain on a Surge Suppressor from the BPT 2.0. It sounds like you are guiding me to all devices off the 20a circuit, which I think makes sense, with only the exception being the Network equipment. 

Also, where would you put the DC device? I am pretty sure both the Balanced Power AND the XE-12 perform this function, but not sure. Still researching and looking for help to keep any DC out of my power.

Thanks!