Just upgraded my Mains block from Lidl to MCRUS block. Which piece of equipment would benefit most from a new mains cableJust got kettle leads attached to most at the moment.
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Which mains cable first
Just upgraded my Mains block from Lidl to MCRUS block. Which piece of equipment would benefit most from a new mains cable
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I went on the assumption that the one that draws the most current will benefit the most. So for example - Power amp - Pre amp - source.
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My Kettle is a gas hob type so wont benefit from upgradeOriginally Posted by Beobloke
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Why not buy a lead and try it on items? Let your ears be the judge. I did and it made no difference on the amp. I gave up. It may transform your system
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If the block is a linear type, with the sockets on a bus-bar system, then the source usually goes on first in the row, and power amps later. Try it and see if you can hear any difference, which when I tried it was bigger than changing one kettle lead for an expensive foo one with wanky plugs on each end which may not meet European electrical specs for all I know..
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I've read somewhere that the source components should benefit the most, I've currently got my CDP and DVD fitted with Belden from MCRU. I can't say I've noticed a discernible difference TBH, perhaps a little more control to the sound.
My own logic would suggest doing the amp first, if there's any RFI/EMI getting in there it's going to get amplified. The reason I haven't done it yet is, it's hard wired so involves taking it out, case off and soldering
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Try a better mains lead on the amp first mate, try to get one with thicker internal cable if possible, 4mm is good! 2.5mm ok, 1.5mm not good, all IMO of course!Just upgraded my Mains block from Lidl to MCRUS block. Which piece of equipment would benefit most from a new mains cable
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To be honest I am not expecting to hear a great deal of difference with changing power leads.
Will try positioning different equipment on new mains block first and see if that makes a difference then maybe get good quality power lead and swap it with the cheap lead on each component and see if it makes a difference. By assessing each piece of equipment I can ascertain which one benefits the most.
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