Hello ASR, I have a couple questions.
1) If I have a system that comprises of a Modulus-686 stereo amp pushing ~130w into 8Ω, a DAC, and a pre-amp, how much power am I going to draw? My ~20yr old 4-outlet power strip is rated 1400 Joules (is that 1400w for how they "rate" these things?) with 10A protection and 6ft cord rated 16AWG. I read that a 6-outlet with 3000w rating and minimum 14AWG cord was advised, but wasn't sure how true that was. Is 10A too low for audio (but ok for practical app)? I see my other regular white plastic strip that is being used for my TV and other peripherals is rated 15A with 1800W. Could you tell me how much energy rating (for lack of better word) I am looking for, in terms of per outlet for high-fidelity recreation? As in 6 outlet vs 4 outlet vs 2 outlets power strips. Finally, I read that how the outlets are wired makes a difference - as in, it matters if the outlets are in daisy-chain or parallel. I recall in my readings that dip/sag in supply current (load current) cause increased output impedance which is bad, and also system damage (which is where I guess backup supply comes into play on those expensive conditioner or AC/DC power transfer). How much does this matter for power strips? Please correct me if I have this backwards or just horribly wrong.
2) I was going to build my own cables, since it seemed fun - but most importantly easy. I was looking at Carol 14/3 to make my own cables. Is this a good cable to make audio cables from? Is the effective AWG 14, or does this mean that there are 3 wires of 14, which means 9AWG?
As always, thank you for the advice.
1) If I have a system that comprises of a Modulus-686 stereo amp pushing ~130w into 8Ω, a DAC, and a pre-amp, how much power am I going to draw? My ~20yr old 4-outlet power strip is rated 1400 Joules (is that 1400w for how they "rate" these things?) with 10A protection and 6ft cord rated 16AWG. I read that a 6-outlet with 3000w rating and minimum 14AWG cord was advised, but wasn't sure how true that was. Is 10A too low for audio (but ok for practical app)? I see my other regular white plastic strip that is being used for my TV and other peripherals is rated 15A with 1800W. Could you tell me how much energy rating (for lack of better word) I am looking for, in terms of per outlet for high-fidelity recreation? As in 6 outlet vs 4 outlet vs 2 outlets power strips. Finally, I read that how the outlets are wired makes a difference - as in, it matters if the outlets are in daisy-chain or parallel. I recall in my readings that dip/sag in supply current (load current) cause increased output impedance which is bad, and also system damage (which is where I guess backup supply comes into play on those expensive conditioner or AC/DC power transfer). How much does this matter for power strips? Please correct me if I have this backwards or just horribly wrong.
2) I was going to build my own cables, since it seemed fun - but most importantly easy. I was looking at Carol 14/3 to make my own cables. Is this a good cable to make audio cables from? Is the effective AWG 14, or does this mean that there are 3 wires of 14, which means 9AWG?
As always, thank you for the advice.