PS Audio Premier


Hi All
I recently purchased a PS Audio Power Plant Premier for my system. I have 2 dedicated lines, and until now, have been using a Power Wing AC Conditioner. I was immediately floored by the increase in mid-range transparency, and the tightening, and strengthening of the bass. Initially, I had the Premier on a middle shelf in my rack, just above the amplifier (EAR 890). There was obviously too much heat for the Premier, as the fan was on constantly. I moved it to the side of the rack, where it was completely exposed, and raised it up on some Walker cones to increase ventilation under the unit. This helped, but the fan was still going on every minute for a period of 30 seconds. I contacted PS Audio, and they suggested that I was placing too much of a load on the Premier, and perhaps I should try a 2nd unit to split the load. I did, and now I have one amp, and preamp in one Premier, and another amp, CD player, and Turntable power supply in another.
Again this has helped, but I now have two fans going off and on every 3 or 4 minutes. At moderate levels, I don't hear the fans, but during quieter passages, it is very obvious.
Have other Premier ownwers had this problem? I'm considering getting a few ultra quiet computer fans to run over the top of the units. Do you think these could be quiet enough, and still be effective?
I absolutely love what the Premier has done for my system. The sonic benefits, the protection, and the consistency of the AC that it gives are absolutely fantastic. I just don't know if I can live with this fan going on and off.
I'd love to hear from other Premier owners regarding this issue.
Thanks
Carl
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I just purchased a PPP last week and have not experienced any fan noise at all--------
I have had the same problem with my P300. The easiest and cheapest solution is to replace those fans. If you go to the computer shop, you may get fans that generate as low as 7dB of noise. They cost about 15-20$ each.
I agree with Jsawhitlock. I have a Premier and my solid state integrated sounded best direct to the wall rather than to the Premier. My sources are all that's connected to the Premier. I've never had fan problems even when I had all my gear connected to the unit. That being the case, since you have fans running consistently which is likely the result of overloading your Premiers, try connecting your amps to the mains thus reducing the load on each Premier. That should eliminate the fans from coming on and the resulting sonic improvement from your amps going direct to the wall should be evident. You will be able to enjoy the benefits of the Premier on your sources and power supply and the sonic benefits of having your amps direct to your dedicated AC. To me this is your best solution. You can actually sell one of your Premiers. You'll only need one by disconnecting those amps.
The weak point of the Premier, IMO, is the nickel plated Decora-style outlets. I am unaware of any Decora-style audiophile outlets to replace them with. I understand there are other nickel plated parts in the Premier as well. Power Ports are not the best outlets. Still, for most of my system, the Premier is a net improvement. My APL NWO sounds better direct to the wall or through the $500 single outlet Audience unit than plugged into the Premier.

BTW, I find the Premier is an improvement over the EP 15A. I have never heard the fan go on but my typical load is only 300-400 watts.

Bob
Thanks to all for your responses. I find it confusing that some of us have had issues with the fan, and others have never had it come on.
Jsaw, and Foster -
I have had my amps plugged directly into dedicated circuits, and had them running through the Power Wing as well. They have never sounded as good as they do through the Premier. This is my problem. I don't want to give up on this.
Carl