mains supply

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would i be better off simply rewiring the mains leads from the amp/cdp into one plug?is this safe to do? thanks.

Yes you would, and yes it is. When (if) you have a spare £200, and if you are able, get a separate fused mains spur installed. It's the biggest upgrade you will make for that sort of money.

Nigel

Another solution would be to use a Wiremold or CablePro outlet strip(if you are in North America). See (under outlet strips):


http://www.naimusa.com/html/faq_articles/faq_2.html#top

If you are not in North America, there may be an equivalent solution in your location.

Michael

hi, thanks for the reply. by rewiring i mean connecting the three cables from each lead(blue,brown,green/yellow)together to their corresponding colour.so i would then have six cables/two leads(2 blue,2 brown,2 green/yellow)connected into one of the original plugs.is this correct?what are the benefits of this change? thanks.

Have come across this at Maplins, it may be the answer you are looking for.
[URL=http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=25365&criteria=Multi-Plugs&doy=13m6
I have no idea how good it is, but it seems a neat solution.

can anybody enlighten me?thanks

I got a Grahams 3-1 hydra which is very good. Not sure if they do a 2-1 but you could ask.

Obsidian

Attached is a review of a similar unit to the Maplins unit that Jagster refers to, basically a DIY hydra without the convenience of the longer Cable length.

http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/hydra_e.html

Will.

The Maplins plug is effectively a normal plug that is designed to take 4 cables i.e. it has 3 blocks of 4 terminals for live, neutral and earth instead of 3 blocks of just 1. I guess it provides the same sort of link up as the Grahams hydra but only costs £7!.
The benefit is that all components see the same supply without any additional possible degradation causing junctions. I've also heard it provides "Star earthing" too, though I'm not sure what that is. Can anyone shed any further light on the situation?

Ok, I think that says it all Willie Mo (and much better than I did too)!

I believe there may be a number of Members comments on the suitability of the Maplin Unit, available on previous threads, after all its better to find out the benefits or otherwise by others experience rather than a reviewer.
Its something I’ve been meaning to try myself but never got round to it.

Will.

The two headed hydra from Maplins, but it doesn't use Naim leads which is the downside.

More details ...

obsidian
I’ve had a look through previous threads and there seem to be some positive comments on the Maplin. BTW, this thread may be destined for the Padded Cell Forum rather than Hi-Fi Corner as discussion of mains supply isn’t encouraged, even though this isn’t a modification as such.

Will.

hi guys, thanks again for the replies. what im really trying to ascertain though... is rewiring both leads into one plug as i have described above an improvement over using the two separate leads that came with the cdp/amp via a two way splitter? and if so what would the improvements be? thanks

Basically although it would probably be physically possible to put both cables into the Plug and if done properly it would may well be safe, I doubt if it would comply with IEE Wiring Regulations as the Plug is not being used as designed.
As for the benefits,I haven't tried it myself, but star earthing seems to be highly recommended but only with Maplins, Hydra or Musicworks.

Will.

By the way, my Naim dealer automatically wired my two components into the one plug when he saw I had only one mains socket to plug everything into, avoiding the need for an extension socket....

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hi guys, thanks again for the replies. what im really trying to ascertain though... is rewiring both leads into one plug as i have described above an improvement over using the two separate leads that came with the cdp/amp via a two way splitter? and if so what would the improvements be? thanks

It's better than a two way cheapo adaptor, and frankly a hydra for two wires is pointless. Rather than worrying about it, get out your screwdriver and get on with it!! It is perfectly safe.

Nigel