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Post by julesd68 on Sept 4, 2017 17:48:58 GMT
That adapter would be perfect J, thanks for being super helpful as ever but I've just checked the tracking and apparently my order is in the UK now, so fingers crossed I will actually get it any day!
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Post by jandl100 on Sept 4, 2017 18:50:11 GMT
OK
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Post by MartinT on Sept 4, 2017 20:03:51 GMT
You could lop the plug off the block and install a proper male IEC plug bought from Maplins. Better than adapters and maybe you have a Maplin close by?
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 4, 2017 20:25:33 GMT
Nice idea Martin!
I will do that if I decide to keep the AG500 - just want to put it through its paces first ...
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 4, 2017 21:13:08 GMT
Presumably it is configured that way in order to differentiate the power-in from the output sockets?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 5, 2017 5:49:10 GMT
Yes, most computer UPS are configured in this way: male IEC inlet and multiple female IEC outlets.
The P10 uses standard female 13A sockets, to protect the cable and allow better cable choice.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2017 13:32:31 GMT
The adapter has landed!
Hope to plumb everything in tomorrow for a test ...
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 6, 2017 17:39:28 GMT
Got to set up the AG500 this afternoon, listening tests will start tomorrow...
First thoughts - it needs a new manual as the writing sounds like a translation from another language. The start-up procedure doesn't quite mirror the manual as plugging it in sends it straight into stand-by on my unit,and then you need to press the power button to get the UPS fired up.
It's very quiet so far - will see how much noise it makes once the system is on.
Another thing I noticed is that it is rating my mains input at 245v and outputs at 230v. This should be good for my power amp in the long term as it was made for German market.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 7, 2017 9:36:19 GMT
I have that too: input is anything from 245 to 252V, output from the P10 is a rock steady 235V.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 8, 2017 14:00:31 GMT
First listening today with the AG500. I've got it neatly installed in vertical position next to my rack. The display can be rotated so it reads easily in this position - a very nice touch.
With the volume cranked to my normal high-ish listening levels it is running at 42% of its power, so no danger of overloading I think.
Is the background of the music 'blacker' and cleaner. Maybe, that's the perception I have but haven't listened to the system in months due to the holiday so I could be imagining that. To be honest I don't really care, the AG500 stays and I'm absolutely delighted with it.
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Post by John on Sept 8, 2017 19:14:03 GMT
Glad it worked for you Jules
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 11, 2017 18:18:55 GMT
Thanks John! I'm running a 2m plain old kettle lead to the AG500 and it sounds great. I would be interested to hear what you guys think about using a cable higher up the food chain - would it / could it make any difference or is it not worth it as supposedly the AG500 is cleaning up whatever it is fed ... I'm still a bit mains cable sceptic but much more open minded than I used to be.
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Post by John on Sept 11, 2017 18:37:04 GMT
I think the cable into the AG500 is the place to put the best mains cable you can also worth seeing if it responds to good isolation too
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Post by John on Sept 11, 2017 18:38:08 GMT
Yes slowing moving to the dark side Jules
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Post by MartinT on Sept 11, 2017 19:08:27 GMT
The biggest difference to the P10's performance is the main inlet cable. Big difference. It makes sense when you think about it, it's feeding the whole system.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 11, 2017 19:38:40 GMT
Dammit I thought you might say that!
Problem is I need a 2m cable - none of my more exotic offerings are long enough...
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 16, 2017 18:42:37 GMT
A question for you mains cable cognoscenti.
When looking for a cable to feed the AG500 I notice there are standard 13A cables and then there are 'high current' 16A cables.
What would be most suitable for my use?
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2017 5:59:22 GMT
If it has a standard IEC input, then 13A. The high current ones are for Chord and similar that use the 16A inlet.
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 17, 2017 12:14:59 GMT
Ah yes, I knew that - picked up a cold and not thinking straight!
Looks like I will be making my own mains cable since it needs terminating with male IEC ...
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Post by julesd68 on Sept 17, 2017 12:46:49 GMT
OMG what am I talking about - it's the input so needs standard female IEC Note to self - don't do anything to do with electronics whilst having a cold!!
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