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    Default Mains block - any that don't mess up the sound?

    Hi all,

    After some mains extension blocks. What do you recommend that won't compress the sound, I've had some surge protection ones that seem to have a negative effect. I hear that switches are also a bad idea. Interested in some v cheap (probably my short term buy) and more expensive options.

    Cheers, Tim

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    Olson mains distribution strips are good. Just disconnect the neon indicator, if it has one, and overide the switch. They're not expensive.

    https://www.vdctrading.com/shop/main...tched-outlets/
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    Good advice, thanks Barry.

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    Go for unswitched sockets on the wall where you can.
    I used to have a bank of 3 doubles.

    Cheapo Mains blocks will make the sound horrid. No switches or neons for sure.
    2nd hand on Ebay will show a lot of alternatives.

    Perhaps more than you want right now....
    Unswitched bank if you can
    If not a mains block with Schuko sockets so you can do away with those limiting 13 amp fuses legally
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim F View Post
    Hi all,

    After some mains extension blocks. What do you recommend that won't compress the sound, I've had some surge protection ones that seem to have a negative effect. I hear that switches are also a bad idea. Interested in some v cheap (probably my short term buy) and more expensive options.

    Cheers, Tim
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    Olson mains distribution strips are good. Just disconnect the neon indicator, if it has one, and overide the switch. They're not expensive.

    https://www.vdctrading.com/shop/main...tched-outlets/
    +1 for the Olsun mains blocks I have a 10way (neon and switch bypassed)
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    Try to avoid plugging you amp into one though. Always plug the amp straight into the wall unless there is no option.

    I've got one of these http://www.russandrews.com/powerbar-s-4way/ but it is complete overkill cost -wise IMO. But I reckon the crappy ones can introduce a bit of noise somehow.
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    Mark Grant ones are absolutely superb. Always a good choice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Black Adder View Post
    Mark Grant ones are absolutely superb. Always a good choice.
    +1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim F View Post
    Hi all,

    After some mains extension blocks. What do you recommend that won't compress the sound, I've had some surge protection ones that seem to have a negative effect. I hear that switches are also a bad idea. Interested in some v cheap (probably my short term buy) and more expensive options.

    Cheers, Tim
    I bough an 'AUDIO FRIENDLY' mains block from their eBay shop, it has no effect on the sound at all ,in my system at least,6 sockets and a 1.5 metre captured power cord, £35 delivered I think
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