29-Dec-2015, 11:28
Unfortunately I can't isolate my D200 from my source components without putting in a new dedicated spur from the mains box.
But, I feel this would be only half the solution as there are many components that share the power circuit in my "listening room". And all of them, I suspect are polluting the power.
Oppo 95 and Antipodes DX have linear power supplies but I think that they also have smps on board. Subwoofer has class D amplification. TV (plasma) is probably a major culprit as is
my wall wart powered router. Computer, printer and 2 x 12v motors powering the reclining sections of a sofa.
It would seem that I have a "perfect storm" of noise pollution affecting any semblance of clean power.
In this, I know that I would be far from alone.
I wish I had access to one of those mains analysers or if there was a service that could give me a power audit.
Having said all this, I am still getting great sound out of my system.
But I feel that it could be so much better if I could get my power issues sorted.
But, I feel this would be only half the solution as there are many components that share the power circuit in my "listening room". And all of them, I suspect are polluting the power.
Oppo 95 and Antipodes DX have linear power supplies but I think that they also have smps on board. Subwoofer has class D amplification. TV (plasma) is probably a major culprit as is
my wall wart powered router. Computer, printer and 2 x 12v motors powering the reclining sections of a sofa.
It would seem that I have a "perfect storm" of noise pollution affecting any semblance of clean power.
In this, I know that I would be far from alone.
I wish I had access to one of those mains analysers or if there was a service that could give me a power audit.
Having said all this, I am still getting great sound out of my system.
But I feel that it could be so much better if I could get my power issues sorted.
D200, Magico S1's, Antipodes DX
