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How to fight dirty power - I need your help

My system is AMC CD8B-Zucable Oxyfuel-CREEK-OHM12-Zucable Disco-Odyssey Stratos-Groneberg Quattro Reference-Migrage OM-10. My amp is directly plugged into a FIM outlet in the wall. The other component went through a Monster HTS2000. The voltage in my house is relatively high, usually in the range of 126-130V. The sound from my system is sometimes very good, but sometimes, especially in the evening, is tasteless. I believe the main reason is dirty power and high voltage. I’m trying to figure out an inexpensive way to fight the power problems. I don’t want to spend $1000-2000 to buy a power regulator. I’m thinking variac, but heard different opinions. I guess the result to some degree is system dependent. Now I need to figure out what is the key component that lowered sound quality when voltage is high or the power supply is dirty-CD player? Amp? What is the best way to solve the problem?
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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
The BC86 is similar to the Quiet Lines, but the BC86 works a lot better. Yes, I have compared them directly. Not even close. I do find the Quiet Lines do a good job on video.
mrderrick
291 posts
 
There is a lot of info on the web. Do a seach for "balanced power" on Yahoo or any other search engine. The most popular brands are Equi=Tech, Furman and Cinepro. Most of the regenerators (PS Audio power plants etc...) also have a balanced outputs. One odd note.....the National Electrical Code requires balanced power to have ground fault protection, due to both lines having potential to ground. Some conditioners have it, some don't.(?)
douglikesaudio
118 posts
 
Twl - Your battery ps sounds interesting. Especially intriguing is the solar aspect. Is the system your own design? Please offer details. Thanks.
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hbarrel
275 posts
 
Hmmm the high voltage perked my interest. Just took the multimeter and did some checking. My 120v outlets are reading at 128v and it's noon with the outside temperature at 88 degrees and rising.
Makes me wonder????
satfrat
64 posts
 
Just to to add on the "balanced power" issue, I picked up a BP2.5 2400 watt unit here at Audiogon, not because of any dirty power problem but simply as a tweek. It was the best buy of my life! Plain and simple. Robin

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