DC blocker
- Quarknosis
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DC blocker
Although I'm really happy with my BMU I really need to stop it's occasional buzzing.
The ATL DC blocker has been recommended https://www.atlhifi.com/shop/fully-asse ... d-in-case/
Is there any/much theoretical advantage to getting the 2V version or will the 1.4V version be sufficient?
The ATL DC blocker has been recommended https://www.atlhifi.com/shop/fully-asse ... d-in-case/
Is there any/much theoretical advantage to getting the 2V version or will the 1.4V version be sufficient?
Main System. Amp - Luxman LV-120, CD - Pioneer PDX505 & Hitachi DA 401. Turntable - Trio KD-2055/Denon DL-110 & Ortofon VMS20E. Cassette Deck - JVC KD A55. Speakers - Arcam Alpha connected with NVA LS3.
Headphone System - Little Dot Mkiii headphone amp, various vintage CD players into NVA P50 with Sennheiser HD600 and Beyer DT 880
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Re: DC blocker
I think the 2V version will block DC up to a level of .........2 volts. The 1.4 up to 1.4 volts. I think they are the same price so you might as well get the 2V version.
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Re: DC blocker
Thanks Stu I just wondered if there were and SQ advantages to be had from the different layouts, but as Doc would have advised the best way to find out is to try it.
I also searched and found the BMU bandits thread and it seems that a higher value doesn't seem to cause any detrimental effect on the sound
I also searched and found the BMU bandits thread and it seems that a higher value doesn't seem to cause any detrimental effect on the sound
Main System. Amp - Luxman LV-120, CD - Pioneer PDX505 & Hitachi DA 401. Turntable - Trio KD-2055/Denon DL-110 & Ortofon VMS20E. Cassette Deck - JVC KD A55. Speakers - Arcam Alpha connected with NVA LS3.
Headphone System - Little Dot Mkiii headphone amp, various vintage CD players into NVA P50 with Sennheiser HD600 and Beyer DT 880
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- TheMadMick
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Re: DC blocker
I bought the BIG one rated at 3kVA as my amp can draw up to 20A on start up. However, I think that may be overkill. But it works really well.
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Re: DC blocker
For my system running NVA A40's from the BMU, the standard ATL DC Blocker is working just fine - despite my solar panels and heavy farming machinery nearby.
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Re: DC blocker
Sorry. 3kVA should read 30A. I claim senility I'm afraid.TheMadMick wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:42 pm I bought the BIG one rated at 3kVA as my amp can draw up to 20A on start up. However, I think that may be overkill. But it works really well.
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Re: DC blocker
Thanks for the input particularly Fretless regarding the NVA kit that that you have attached to the BMU as it gave me a good idea that the DC blocker should be effective with my system.
I've ordered the 2V version and gone for the Schuko socket to give me a bit more flexibility than a UK socket. That means that I'll either have to get Schuko to UK adaptor or replace the moulded plug on the BMU mains cable.
I've ordered the 2V version and gone for the Schuko socket to give me a bit more flexibility than a UK socket. That means that I'll either have to get Schuko to UK adaptor or replace the moulded plug on the BMU mains cable.
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Headphone System - Little Dot Mkiii headphone amp, various vintage CD players into NVA P50 with Sennheiser HD600 and Beyer DT 880
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- Ithilstone
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Re: DC blocker
I would replace the moulded plug on the BMU mains cable. Never trusted adaptors too much with high power audio, replacing plug is very simple and very hard to do wrong ;]
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Re: DC blocker
Save money and make one.
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It can be done so imagine it.
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Re: DC blocker
I have some Martin Kaiser Schuko plugs but I think there should be some better types out there, especially as far as fixing the wires inside the plug is concerned. Any ideas for a good quality non foo Schuko plug?Ithilstone wrote: ↑Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:14 pm I would replace the moulded plug on the BMU mains cable. Never trusted adaptors too much with high power audio, replacing plug is very simple and very hard to do wrong ;]
I did consider buying the ATL module and casing it up myself but once the case and sockets had been factored in there didn't seem to be much difference in cost to the ready built version. Unfortunately the picture isn't showing for me and I've already ordered from ATL.Colin Wonfor wrote: ↑Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:14 am Save money and make one.
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Main System. Amp - Luxman LV-120, CD - Pioneer PDX505 & Hitachi DA 401. Turntable - Trio KD-2055/Denon DL-110 & Ortofon VMS20E. Cassette Deck - JVC KD A55. Speakers - Arcam Alpha connected with NVA LS3.
Headphone System - Little Dot Mkiii headphone amp, various vintage CD players into NVA P50 with Sennheiser HD600 and Beyer DT 880
Headphone System - Little Dot Mkiii headphone amp, various vintage CD players into NVA P50 with Sennheiser HD600 and Beyer DT 880