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Post by Rexton on Jul 2, 2019 19:28:23 GMT
I've been on the look out for a PS Audio P10 to run my secondary valve system but have been so far unlucky. I know that the P10 improves the performance of the valve system as I've tried it several times and always find the valve system lacking when it's removed. Anyway, my question, and please don't flame me!! Do you think if I plug a 6 plug mains block into the back of the P10 that it could power my system and produce a nice lovely clean regenerated power supply via the mains block? I have a funny feeling what the answer is going to be but it's always nice to hear opinions and thoughts.
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Post by John on Jul 2, 2019 19:35:14 GMT
My own thoughts are that you could run a spur and it probably would be better. But get a good quality spur and make sure you not making over demands on the P10 with regards to powering everything up.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 2, 2019 19:54:37 GMT
I would only run kit direct from the P10
The block must diminish sound quality
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Post by Rexton on Jul 2, 2019 20:00:10 GMT
I've already got a spur wired into the listening room. And yes, I did think that a mains block would hinder things. But, I thought I'd better check.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 2, 2019 20:13:31 GMT
I would say that most of the benefits of regeneration would still be there, but diminished. The effect of the mains extension will be to increase the output impedance, the thing that the P10 does its best to lower, especially if you set it to PSU stiffness rather than lowest distortion as I do. Are there not enough sockets on the back of the P10 for you? I'm a bit surprised.
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Post by John on Jul 2, 2019 20:15:08 GMT
As Mike says you probably not getting the full potential but should be better than just running the extension block out of the mains
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 2, 2019 20:27:37 GMT
Be surprised if you could tell the difference unsighted.
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Post by Rexton on Jul 2, 2019 21:25:34 GMT
I would say that most of the benefits of regeneration would still be there, but diminished. The effect of the mains extension will be to increase the output impedance, the thing that the P10 does its best to lower, especially if you set it to PSU stiffness rather than lowest distortion as I do. Are there not enough sockets on the back of the P10 for you? I'm a bit surprised. I have a couple of spare sockets. I'd need at least six spare. Thanks for the advice. |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 3, 2019 4:54:26 GMT
Would you be running two systems? Be careful not to exceed 1.2kW power draw in total.
I think you should try it, the P10 is a superb bit of kit. You'd also benefit from Cleanwave, which reduces latent magnetism in your components. I still give my system a quick Cleanwave every time I'm about to start a session.
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