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In Reply to: RE: Blue Circle BC660 Powerline Filter Question posted by erik on September 22, 2016 at 08:17:06
I don't know what you plan to plug into it but it filters three parts of the noise spectrum so its versatile. If you need a whole system filter and you arent drawing tons of current this is nice. Only comes with a 14 gauge power cord and I know of a couple of people who said improving that cable helped. I've never really heard anyone complain about BC or their gear.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
Edits: 09/23/16Follow Ups:
Thanks for your response. Basically, I want to connect everything I have, including my amplification. The stock pc is not going to be used. My main concern is if it could alter the sound.
Not unlike other audiophile upgrades and improvement efforts, if you have not done this already, you might consider upgrading the AC outlet installed at the wall, and the power cord that connects it to a new or used power line conditioner at the same time. I would suggest that you determine a target budget level for a power line conditioner purchase, and factor in the cost of an Audio Grade AC outlet, and audiophile-quality power cord to include within the budget.
You might think of it in a similar way as I did when I once shopped for a preamplifier. I first considered the price of an audiophile-quality power cord to be included within the overall target price point, and found an ideal preamplifier for my particular wants/needs at an affordable cost-level by choosing a used preamplifier. Being able to enjoy a used preamplifier connected to AC delivery via a stellar audiophile power cord, plugged into an Audio Grade AC outlet was exactly what I sought for a better performing audio system.
...time, since I didn't seek a power conditioner, but a plain distributor. I didn't pay enough attention to the description of the bc660, which is a filter or something like that, and in their own words is "designed with digital components in mind." So, my apologies to everyone involved in helping me with that particular piece.
As for upgrading the AC outlet, I might consider it, but only after finding a device which is close for my needs.
Thanks for your thoughts, Duster.
If you must have 8 outlets, this is a very nicely made unit (~~ $700 new):
http://www.shunyata.com/index.php/catalog/distributors/venom-ps8
If you can make do with 6 outlets, look at the Furutech e-TP60 (3rd product down on the page at the link below). Neither the Shunyata or the Furutech do any filtration, just distribution, although the Furutech has some EMI absorbing material in the chassis that's not in the signal path. I have the Furutech, and it's the same top notch quality that's the norm for all their products.
Building a power distributor can be an easy DIY project. Buy a good enclosure, an Audio Grade IEC inlet, your choice of AC outlets, plus good wiring and an MKP type X-cap for each AC outlet and it's done. A fine thing about building a DIY power distributor is the ability to install an assortment of make/model Audio Grade AC outlets for custom system tuning purposes.
As Tweaker said buy from a place that allows returns. I always do that. To me this filter doesn't suffer from issues some can to limit dynamics. I think you will like it and you will notice a difference.
When you get it turn on your system and listen to five recordings you know and love THEN connect it and listen to them again.
Good luck.
ET
"If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936
Appreciate your advice, A-file. Definitely will give a try.
It almost certainly will alter the sound. You have to listen to it to see if you like it. If possible, be able to return it. As reported by a number of people it is possible for these things to both hurt and improve the sound. T456
Thanks, Tweaker. Gotta find a dealer who has a trial policy.
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