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Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 1:25 pm
by Maciej
james wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 10:47 pm I bought (years ago pre Brexit) from Olson

https://olsondirect.co.uk

https://olsondirect.co.uk

Got a 6 way metal distribution board.

Quite happy with it.

No idea what the situation is post Brexit

I understand Olson is not hifi but industrial
Thanks James,

Seems like they have found the market for audiophiles too with their SOUND-FANTASTIC range :)

https://olsondirect.co.uk/product-categ ... fantastic/

Ill be wondering how much difference will be in between their medical grade strips and audio strips.
Audio grade uses RFI 10A mains filter which I am not big fan of as I think this sort of filters compress dynamics. Perhaps to use only with the source, dac but not for the amplifier.
Anyway, good to look at this option

https://olsondirect.co.uk/product-categ ... fantastic/

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 1:32 pm
by Brutus1968
Maciej wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 1:13 pm Looks impressive.

All my power cables are UK, and I was always thinking to get rid of them, and replace with Schuko version. Only to run UK power cable from the wall socket to Schuko power distributor block, and then use Schuko cables to each device.
Schuko plugs do not have a fuses like UK plugs. I do not see much point of using additional fuse if your equipment has already a fuse in the power inlet socket.
I agree. When I moved to Ireland I replaced the extensions plug with UK standard ones, but I kept all my Schuko terminated power cables for the main hifi devices. In this case it is useful to have a quick way to identify the correct power phase (live wire), hence the red dots that you see in the second picture.

Best

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 2:27 pm
by cybot
Here’s a video from Richie of Kronos Audio explaining how Titan do their thing. I don’t have that particular block as I felt what I had was good enough. Sadly they’ve ceased production of all their earlier more affordable blocks and cables including my own Helios block. The Ares block featured in the video is the only ‘budget’ block they do now. Also I’m not exactly jumping over the moon with its double sided design and tiny footprint. That’s another reason why I’m not too bothered. Anyway enjoy the video.





Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 3:04 pm
by Cyndale
cybot wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 2:27 pm Here’s a video from Richie of Kronos Audio explaining how Titan do their thing. I don’t have that particular block as I felt what I had was good enough. Sadly they’ve ceased production of all their earlier more affordable blocks and cables including my own Helios block. The Ares block featured in the video is the only ‘budget’ block they do now. Also I’m not exactly jumping over the moon with its double sided design and tiny footprint. That’s another reason why I’m not too bothered. Anyway enjoy the video.




I am using Titan Audio as well and agree totally with your analysis. I don't like the new configuration of their mains blocks at all! Maybe just impove some of the cables along the way.

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 3:05 pm
by Cyndale
Cyndale wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 3:04 pm
cybot wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 2:27 pm Here’s a video from Richie of Kronos Audio explaining how Titan do their thing. I don’t have that particular block as I felt what I had was good enough. Sadly they’ve ceased production of all their earlier more affordable blocks and cables including my own Helios block. The Ares block featured in the video is the only ‘budget’ block they do now. Also I’m not exactly jumping over the moon with its double sided design and tiny footprint. That’s another reason why I’m not too bothered. Anyway enjoy the video.




I am using Titan Audio as well and agree totally with your analysis. I don't like the new configuration of their mains blocks at all! Maybe I will just impove some of the cables along the way over time.

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 7:33 pm
by cybot
Cyndale wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 3:04 pm
cybot wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 2:27 pm Here’s a video from Richie of Kronos Audio explaining how Titan do their thing. I don’t have that particular block as I felt what I had was good enough. Sadly they’ve ceased production of all their earlier more affordable blocks and cables including my own Helios block. The Ares block featured in the video is the only ‘budget’ block they do now. Also I’m not exactly jumping over the moon with its double sided design and tiny footprint. That’s another reason why I’m not too bothered. Anyway enjoy the video.




I am using Titan Audio as well and agree totally with your analysis. I don't like the new configuration of their mains blocks at all! Maybe just impove some of the cables along the way.
Nice to know!

Also, it seems, after having a quick look on their site, that, in the power cable section, there are some affordable cables after all in the shape of the Helios mains and Signature variants.

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 1:48 am
by james
This is a bit off topic but discussion seems to have moved from distribution blocks to cables ...

I started to build this cable but can't remember why I stopped ..

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

It is basically a shielded cable using industrial shielded mains cable. It's available from electrical shops (those that provide for electricians).

The tnt-audio site has a good bit about cables and distribution blocks.

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 1:57 am
by james
Also on the topic of distribution blocks if you read the naim web-forum a lot recommend the graham hydra

https://community.naimaudio.com/t/gr ... ra/14362

Basically all the wires into one-plug. So star earthing which a "thing" with naim.

Probably not that hard to make at home

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 2:46 pm
by Maciej
james wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:48 am This is a bit off topic but discussion seems to have moved from distribution blocks to cables ...

I started to build this cable but can't remember why I stopped ..

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

It is basically a shielded cable using industrial shielded mains cable. It's available from electrical shops (those that provide for electricians).

The tnt-audio site has a good bit about cables and distribution blocks.
This LAPP power cable ''shield'' acts more likely protection over mechanical damage (forklift driving over for example.

Re: Power distributor block / extension lead

Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 2:53 pm
by Maciej
james wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:57 am Also on the topic of distribution blocks if you read the naim web-forum a lot recommend the graham hydra

https://community.naimaudio.com/t/gr ... ra/14362

Basically all the wires into one-plug. So star earthing which a "thing" with naim.

Probably not that hard to make at home
This is interesting and straightforward idea. It's like enlarged electrical distribution block. 2 cables in, multiple out.
Thanks

I am looking at this particular one. Unswitched, and bypass the light at the start.

https://olsondirect.co.uk/product/hospi ... g-box-pdu/