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Jimbo
28-01-2013, 15:05
I am looking to upgrade my Lidl mains block as I believe it may not be giving me the best delivery to my system :lol: Can anyone suggest a Mains Block with 4-6 sockets they have had good results with. Forgive my ignorance but Mains blocks with surge protectors and lights/switches are best avoided?

Any helpful suggestions would be great.

Tarzan
28-01-2013, 17:33
Mains cables r us:)

julesd68
28-01-2013, 19:42
James, what tells you that your system is suffering due to poor mains?

hifinutt
28-01-2013, 20:06
olson do sounds fantastic, good quality vfm block

The Black Adder
28-01-2013, 20:08
I have a Mark Grant one and it's superb.. ! :)

UV101
28-01-2013, 20:43
I wonder if the Aldi one might be slightly better than the Lidl ????

Sorry couldn't resist! :)

Pete The Cat
28-01-2013, 21:01
I've been using a Tacima CS929. Well reviewed and relatively inexpensive although can't say I noticed an improvement.

Pete

isuckedmandelsonslemons
28-01-2013, 21:04
I've been using a Tacima CS929. Well reviewed and relatively inexpensive although can't say I noticed an improvement.

Pete

Bad, bad, bad for amps though in my experience.

Barry
28-01-2013, 22:40
Olson do sounds fantastic, good quality vfm block

Agreed. I use one - modified in having removed the on/off switch and neon indicator.

realysm42
29-01-2013, 10:22
I'm going to be selling my mcru one soon if you're interested?

Its this one and its 8 gang:

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/mains-extention-products/336-mains-cables-r-us-audiophile-mains-block.html

Busybee330
29-01-2013, 11:22
Martin, if James is not interested ( and the price is good :) ) , I would like to be next on the list , please .

Thank you

realysm42
29-01-2013, 13:08
I'll take this to pm; sorry to thread crap op.

Jimbo
29-01-2013, 13:18
Thanks for the offer Martin but I think I will need a little more time before I decide what to buy.

Looks like you have interest in the item anyway :)

Blackmass
29-01-2013, 13:30
I can recommend the Moths (British Audio products) mains distribution block.£85.00 for an 8 way with a Supra LoRad mains lead & MK plug.No filters or LED.
I used a Russ Andrews 'Silencer block' before & I find the Moth works alot better with my system (all Linn).

Busybee330
29-01-2013, 13:34
Sorry also . I just noticed that it was not in the Private Exhibitions forum .

Macca
29-01-2013, 13:36
I use the Russ Andrews effort which is a 4 way with a fancy mains plug and Kimber cable, no filtering or any nonsense like that. It cost £100 though so dare say you get get something just as adequate for less. I bought it after sceptically testing several mains blocks and satisfying myself that I could hear the difference between them.

Yomanze
29-01-2013, 23:20
I can recommend the Moths (British Audio products) mains distribution block.£85.00 for an 8 way with a Supra LoRad mains lead & MK plug.No filters or LED.
I used a Russ Andrews 'Silencer block' before & I find the Moth works alot better with my system (all Linn).

I have the same block, industrial build quality, the tight fit on the plugs is rather extreme compared to normal sockets. Not using it at the moment (got 4x wall sockets available), also have Supra LoRad cable & an MK plug on mine.