Mains blocks, power strips (or whatever you want to call them) of the Schuko type.

[CageyH]

Ah soz, didn't realise you had a regen unit. In that case ok, although the filter I linked to earlier would do a better job of sorting out the noisiest stuff. Just to clarify then, so I know exactly what you're using, could you list all your kit, which you intend to plug into the new block(s)...

Also, how many sockets does your regen unit have - and do you have any sockets connected to a dedicated mains spur? Once I know that, I'll advise you on what I'd buy and how I'd connect it all up

Marco.

[337alant]

I think the Olsun mains blocks are very good industrial quality very good heavy duty sockets
They are not that expensive and come up on ebay cheap

http://www.olson.co.uk/13amp_slim.htm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Olson-10-W...-/292009072979

Alan

[Marco]

We shall chat later, amigo

Marco.

[blackstar]

I think the Olsun mains blocks are very good industrial quality very good heavy duty sockets
They are not that expensive and come up on ebay cheap

http://www.olson.co.uk/13amp_slim.htm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Olson-10-W...-/292009072979

Alan

Exactly the type I am using.

[CageyH]

We shall chat later, amigo

Marco.

It was good to finally have a chat.
Thanks for sharing several ideas with me. It has given me food for thought.

[Marco]

You're welcome, mate. Good to have chatted at last

Keep me posted of developments!

Marco.

[Qwin]

Best really not too use mainsblock for power amps, they are best plugged into mains socket and in the case of monoblocks each with a good power cable preferably 4mm.

4mm? What kind of plugs you using to accommodate that James?

4mm seems a bit of overkill (36amp). A 30amp ring main only uses 2.5mm cable and even a 1.5mm single lead is good for 19.5amps. Measured my system today and the whole thing draws less than 1 amp when used under normal/reasonably loud listening and doesn't spike much higher on sequenced start up. That's with a 7 channel power amp, active crossover, the TT and its air pump, Phono stage, Pre amp, Dac, and CD Transport.

I normally use a 2.5mm(27amp) extension to the distribution block and 1.5mm for each lead to the gear. Even that is more than what's needed. If you buy ready made IEC power leads, they are 1mm wire(15amp) as the IEC connectors are only rated at 10amps max and the three pin UK safety plug is rated at 13amp so its "adequate".

These are ratings for electrical safety and points at which things start to get warm. I have often wondered if extra copper has audible benefits and is the reason for me beefing up a bit, but I have never seen anything stating this as a fact.

[Pieoftheday]

Is it worth getting a decent mains block if the rest of your leads are OE? I recent ly bought an audio friendly Mains block ,mainly because the cheap ones I had I felt were so cheap ,were they safe? Any hoo this audio friendly job weren't too pricey 30 sovs and seems good quality,hard to say as yet if it improves anything. Also,am I right that the thinking is, best to plug your amp into wall socket and everything else into block? Jim

[Jimbo]

4mm? What kind of plugs you using to accommodate that James?

4mm seems a bit of overkill (36amp). A 30amp ring main only uses 2.5mm cable and even a 1.5mm single lead is good for 19.5amps. Measured my system today and the whole thing draws less than 1 amp when used under normal/reasonably loud listening and doesn't spike much higher on sequenced start up. That's with a 7 channel power amp, active crossover, the TT and its air pump, Phono stage, Pre amp, Dac, and CD Transport.

I normally use a 2.5mm(27amp) extension to the distribution block and 1.5mm for each lead to the gear. Even that is more than what's needed. If you buy ready made IEC power leads, they are 1mm wire(15amp) as the IEC connectors are only rated at 10amps max and the three pin UK safety plug is rated at 13amp so its "adequate".

These are ratings for electrical safety and points at which things start to get warm. I have often wondered if extra copper has audible benefits and is the reason for me beefing up a bit, but I have never seen anything stating this as a fact.

Hi Ken, something like this with normal MK plug and furutech connector.
http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/d...per-metre.html

[Jimbo]

Is it worth getting a decent mains block if the rest of your leads are OE? I recent ly bought an audio friendly Mains block ,mainly because the cheap ones I had I felt were so cheap ,were they safe? Any hoo this audio friendly job weren't too pricey 30 sovs and seems good quality,hard to say as yet if it improves anything. Also,am I right that the thinking is, best to plug your amp into wall socket and everything else into block? Jim

This is how I have connected my system up for quite sometime. Power amps into separate wall sockets and preamp and TT from Mains block. The mains block is unswitched and very high quality.