Are these mains cables a good or bad idea ?

[ANADROL-50]

I have seen it advised that its best, especially with amplifiers, to plug components direct into the wall sockets.

If however (like me) you only have a single socket close to your system then you have to use an extension block.

However i have just come across this cable design that has a single mains plug but with two IEC connectors attached allowing two components to be plugged into a single socket.

Therefore are these cables a good or bad idea ?

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-cable-assemblies/8188912/ 

 

[Rockchild]

Looks interesting but I’d rather have one cable for one item. Look expensive for what they are too. A decent well made mains block would be better well spent on imo

 

[Tim F]

I'd recommend https://titanaudio.co.uk/pages/titan-audio-nyx-mains-block 

You may be able to get the styx version (which is older) for a cheaper price second hand. Avoid plugging power amps into surge protected mains blocks as it can ruin the sound. 

 

[uzzy]

They were usually sold in computer shops - allowed you to connect the monitor and the PC to a single mains socket - not advisable for hifi IMO - get a good plug board (or get an electrician to put in extra plug sockets on the ring main (no spurs) 

 

[lazycat]

2 connectors? Pah.

https://shop.grahams.co.uk/products/grahams-hydra

 

[hifinutt]

I'd recommend https://titanaudio.co.uk/pages/titan-audio-nyx-mains-block 

You may be able to get the styx version (which is older) for a cheaper price second hand. Avoid plugging power amps into surge protected mains blocks as it can ruin the sound. 

Apparently their latest offering is called the Eros!! Wonder who came up with that name !

 

[Gray]

Look expensive for what they are too. 

That was my first reaction.

I bought a 3-way version with surge protection for someone from CPC, for less than half that price.

 

[Blzebub]

I have seen it advised that its best, especially with amplifiers, to plug components direct into the wall sockets.

If however (like me) you only have a single socket close to your system then you have to use an extension block.

However i have just come across this cable design that has a single mains plug but with two IEC connectors attached allowing two components to be plugged into a single socket.

Therefore are these cables a good or bad idea ?

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-cable-assemblies/8188912/ 

No different from using a mains extension block. I use a similar twin cable for my dual-mono phono stage.

 

[Beobloke]

I have seen it advised that its best, especially with amplifiers, to plug components direct into the wall sockets.
If however (like me) you only have a single socket close to your system then you have to use an extension block.
However i have just come across this cable design that has a single mains plug but with two IEC connectors attached allowing two components to be plugged into a single socket.
Therefore are these cables a good or bad idea ?
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-cable-assemblies/8188912/ 

Absolutely fine, although do remember that they are definitely directional.

 

[terrycym]

Here's an alternative...

https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-1g-to-2g-switched-converter-socket-white/108cc

 

[ANADROL-50]

They were usually sold in computer shops - allowed you to connect the monitor and the PC to a single mains socket - not advisable for hifi IMO - get a good plug board (or get an electrician to put in extra plug sockets on the ring main (no spurs) 

Is it best then (if possible) to simply plug components direct into wall sockets and do away with any extension blocks etc ?

 

[Muckplaster]

I have seen it advised that its best, especially with amplifiers, to plug components direct into the wall sockets.

If however (like me) you only have a single socket close to your system then you have to use an extension block.

However i have just come across this cable design that has a single mains plug but with two IEC connectors attached allowing two components to be plugged into a single socket.

Therefore are these cables a good or bad idea ?

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-cable-assemblies/8188912/ 

It really doesn't matter at all. 

 

[ANADROL-50]

It really doesn't matter at all. 

Can i ask how do you have you system set up ?

Any surge protection in use etc ?

 

[ANADROL-50]

It really doesn't matter at all. 

Any opinion on the product linked in the opening post ?

 

[Muckplaster]

Any opinion on the product linked in the opening post ?

It's a power lead from RS, so a quality item. It won't perform any better or worse than any other correctly rated power lead.

 

[Muckplaster]

Can i ask how do you have you system set up ?

Any surge protection in use etc ?

Yes, I have a plug in surge protection thingy. I just use ordinary plug in power strips like you find in any shop.

 

[uzzy]

Is it best then (if possible) to simply plug components direct into wall sockets and do away with any extension blocks etc ?

for hifi you have more than two items so best to use a decent plug board or plug direct to the wall .. If you only have two items these serve a purpose - as to how well they will work for you only you can decide.  All I know is they worked a treat on a computer and monitor and cut down on plugs