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HiFi Audio Equipment Discussion / Re: UK vs US sockets / plugs

« on: September 29, 2016, 10:34:11 PM »

Thanks for the heads up on the MS HD UK plug. Pricing looks right !

BTW, it seems that the manufacturer is in the Far East. Plenty of dealers in Hong Kong, mainly in Mongkok and Sham Shui Po.

Instead of using the Bussman Ceramic fuse, consider also Schurter SMD-SPT fuses. They sound a lot better and cost just a little bit more (slightly more than $1 each)

Was trying to find the Schurter one for the 13amp UK plug fuse.  Don't seem to be able to find them at RS Components.
You know where to look for them ?

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HiFi Audio Equipment Discussion / Re: UK vs US sockets / plugs

« on: September 29, 2016, 12:03:34 PM »

As for US to UK Plug adapter -> I buy from this site before, their polarity is correct for all that I buy (straight and angled versions).
http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=82&cat=AC+Adapters



The other thing to be careful about these product is: think their fuse is the 5A 230-40Vac type.
Therefore after received have to change - propose to change to "Bussman Ceramic Fuse".
Bussman fuse can be purchase from RS Components SGP at very cheap pricing MOQ is 10pcs @ SGD 0.374 per fuse. 
(RS Stock No.412-605, Manufacturer: Cooper Bussmann, Mfr. Part No.TDC180-13A). 




YET to manage to find the same adapter in Taobao (they should have source from China, where else).
If Taobao have, will save on unit cost further as well as shipping cost.

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HiFi Audio Equipment Discussion / Re: UK vs US sockets / plugs

« on: September 29, 2016, 11:33:29 AM »

Managed to find one UK plug that is able to hold reasonably thick power cord (like the Furutech one).
Unfortunate part is always the cost comparing to US Plug alternative available.
http://www.hificollective.co.uk/power_connectors/plugs.html

It is the MS HD power MS328 series of 3 pin UK plug.


All the plugs are supplied with a 13A silver plated fuse, fitted.
The plug will accept wires up to 4mm diameter - and clamp a cable of up to 16mm overall diameter.
Got a few option available:
Unplated @ UK$24.96
Gold Plated @ UK$47.56
Silver Plated @ UK$33.29
Rhodium plated @ UK$49.96

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HiFi Audio Equipment Discussion / Re: The power conditioning thread

« on: September 28, 2016, 10:06:43 PM »

Any bros experience the new range of conditioner from Shunyata - DENALI Series ??

Think the design seem to be PURE "Parallel Filter".

Told by the local agent that it will not affect dynamics & etc .... (ie connect source, pre and power amp - all in).
Don't know true or not.  Don't think they provide home trial ....   


For Info.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkRAjZ8sM5U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H77ivPYVIvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6f1kwyZbM8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0k417ET7K8