Hi all;

Anybody tried a powerline off a distribution block? I have a single dedicated mains spur which I use to power my black boxes off a power distribution block. Can I still get the benefit off the powerline with such a setup?

Regards...

I would like to know also. I am using a Cablepro Nana device. david

I have been for the last week, only for ease of use though while i try using it on bits of kit.

Yes I use one for my cd player off a Music works distribution block.

The improvement in sound quality is immediate. So it does work in this situation very well.

Wouldn't be without it. I'm sure a good dealer would lend you one. You'll notice the difference within seconds. It's a worthwhile upgrade and compared to the cost of boxes, good value for money (although if you told someone not into hi-fi that you paid £400 for a mains cable, they would think you are a bit mad).

Ghettoyout.

I use a powerline on my CD5x coming off a Isotek multiway (not being fed by a dedicated spur). The difference in sound is still pretty massive with the powerline. Well worth doing in my experience, with my set up.

Rich

This is an interesting one....

The only reason I haven't had any interest in powerlines is I feel unless there's a 'power-block' to feed off then what's the point?

Is there one coming, perhaps?

I will be using a Powerline (when it arrives) in this configuration. Has anyone tried using one to feed the whole block, as some mains blocks have a detachable cable with IEC socket?

Peter

Hi,

I've found feeding the block with a Powerline works extremely well.

Cheers,
James

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Originally posted by tom tom audio:
Hi,

I've found feeding the block with a Powerline works extremely well.

Cheers,
James

is that with the music works distribution block?

enjoy
ken

Hi Ken,

To qualify that statement, the Powerline works extremely well feeding a block that we've put together and although theoretically it's effect you should work well generally when feeding a block there will need to be some trials here to establish what works with various brands.

Cheers,
James

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the Powerline works extremely well feeding a block that we've put together

How about using a Powerline to connect the generator at Drax into the National Grid? - might save each of us a few ££££££


Cheers

Don

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Originally posted by tom tom audio:
Hi Ken,

To qualify that statement, the Powerline works extremely well feeding a block that we've put together and although theoretically it's effect you should work well generally when feeding a block there will need to be some trials here to establish what works with various brands.

Cheers,
James

james, many thanks

enjoy
ken

I received four Powerlines today and connected them to 555PS/552PS and 500..the fourth was to be used on my NAT05 tuner.

These are all plugged into a Wireworld Matrix 6 way block which has an IEC socket.

Before connecting the tuner J.N. and I decided to substitute a standard mains lead into the block with a Powerline.... wow the difference was very significant.... so the standard lead went on the tuner which I mainly use for casual listening!

The addition of the Powerlines has to be one of the most cost effective upgrades to my system.. giving just much more of everything.... as documented well by others on the forum.

So...if your mains block has an IEC socket...do try a Powerline on it... in fact... if you only had one... would this be the best place to put it?

quote:

Originally posted by tom tom audio:
Hi Ken,

To qualify that statement, the Powerline works extremely well feeding a block that we've put together and although theoretically it's effect you should work well generally when feeding a block there will need to be some trials here to establish what works with various brands.

Cheers,
James

Here's the thing then, James:

I have 6 wall sockets by my equipment. If I had one powerline would I be better running it into a mains block as you describe and powering it all off one socket or using it on one piece of kit and plugging all into separate sockets?

Mark

Hi FLame,

As I have posted elsewhere Naim have themselves used a standard type distribution block. They used a Durablock at the summer roadshow at Audio T in Brighton. They substituted the normal plug for a Crabtree and also removed the LED from the block.

Even so it still showed what a significant improvement a Powerline can make.

In my experience, if you have a powerblock with a IEC socket, this is the first place to use the PowerLine. It works extremely well on the one I recommend (and sell).

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In my experience, if you have a powerblock with a IEC socket, this is the first place to use the PowerLine. It works extremely well on the one I recommend

Bang on Manu. As Michael has stated above, the substitution of a Powerline for a proprietary (solid core) mains cable between spur and distribution block was staggering - so I agree - this seems to be the place for your first Powerline.

John.