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Imran_UK
02-02-2002, 10:57
Is it ok to use a Belkin 8 way Surge protector with Sony 900 dvd, Denon 3802, Kef Q3 floor standing speakers, Rel Q150E sub and so on.

My friend said I won't get very good performance out of the AMP.
John_bones
02-02-2002, 17:10
Imran I'm using an 8 way from Belkin with Pioneer 859 and MX10 amps, Marantz CD63 KI Sig, Pioneer DV747a, Sony Minidisc, Toshiba TV and Video. If there is a performance loss then I haven't noticed it in fact I'm well chuffed with performance maybe I should try linking up separately for a cheap performance boost!!!

;)
john316
02-02-2002, 17:38
Originally posted by Imran_UK
My friend said I won't get very good performance out of the AMP.

How could this happen? :confused:
Neon
02-02-2002, 17:43
The theory goes that when the amp requires a sudden power increase (e.g. big explosion, lots of LFE, whatever), the surge protection in the mains throttles it.

Cobblers, IMO.
john316
02-02-2002, 17:50
Originally posted by Neon
The theory goes that when the amp requires a sudden power increase (e.g. big explosion, lots of LFE, whatever), the surge protection in the mains throttles it.

Cobblers, IMO.

Oh right, would never have even thought of that. Thanks for that
kcxdev
02-02-2002, 18:39
considering that you can buy extension plugs costing hundreds (even a thousand i think) there must be some difference in power supplies.

Does anyone know if these surge protectors with built in RF interference eliminators (?) means that an X10 transmitter won't work on it?
johnsosn
02-02-2002, 18:46
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Neon
[B]The theory goes that when the amp requires a sudden power increase (e.g. big explosion, lots of LFE, whatever), the surge protection in the mains throttles it.

I thought that's what the large capacitors in the amp's power circuit were for.
Neon
02-02-2002, 20:28
The large capacitors are there to smooth the voltage level for normal running. They won't provide reserves for sudden demands - that's just a straightforward power supply design issue.

As I said, the whole issue of surge protected mains causing poor performance is shoemakers.
bobwindy
03-02-2002, 13:28
The theory goes that when the amp requires a sudden power increase (e.g. big explosion, lots of LFE, whatever), the surge protection in the mains throttles it.

You also have to remember that the size of the amp and sub etc is pretty minimal compared with what the surge protector would see as a surge. Surge protectors are more concerned with voltage spikes than current anyway, which is why the fuse was invented :)