Guide: How to upgrade your system to the fullest
Here is the order in which you should upgrade your system
For decades, people have given priority to speakers, amplifiers, and then the source when building their system. However, that is a mistake, and for the same reason you also do not start by building the roof of a house. You start with the foundation, and that begins at the wall socket.
Power is your system’s fuel, so there must not be anything limiting it when your equipment needs it. It is also crucial that no noise gets in from the mains and contaminates your setup. A good foundation takes care of all that.
Below, we have gathered our 5 steps for how you should upgrade your system.
The power cable
The power cable from the wall outlet to the power strip is the most important component in your system, because it sets the benchmark for the performance you can achieve. Your amplifier, source and speakers cannot perform better than the conditions they are given to work with.
If you start with the wrong cable, it will never get better than that. Therefore, you should prioritize buying the best possible cable to supply the power strip from the wall outlet, so that nothing limits your system.
2. The power strip
The next step in the upgrade is the power strip, which distributes the power and grounding. It is the heart of your system, and it enables your components to exchange their different grounding potentials. The grounding carries the noise away from your components so that the signals are not contaminated and distorted.
In a power strip from IsoTek, the noise-reducing technology is positioned in parallel with the power draw, so there is nothing that restricts the system. The design provides an extremely low impedance, allowing the electronics to receive all the power they need – instantly!
“Once you hear what a proper foundation does, there’s no going back.”
Thomas Mørk,
Owner & Product Specialist
Ansuz Mainz8 A3
3. Network switch
The internet brings with it an incredible amount of noise because it is a “floating” network. In other words, there is no grounding to drain the noise away. That is why a network switch and a wired network are a good idea. A high-quality network switch lowers the noise level with its built-in noise reduction.
An additional benefit is that a HiFi network switch has a high-quality power supply. This means that no extra noise is introduced into the signal and passed on to the other components. In this way, a good network switch makes all the components sound better.
English Electric 8 - Switch
English Electric 8 - Switch
4. Disconnecting your system
Vibrations arise in your components, which develop into resonances and limit the performance of your system. That is why we offer a wide selection of resonance-control products that can give all your HiFi equipment a significant upgrade.
All products from IsoAcoustics are about managing vibrations so they are not sent back to where they came from, where they will be out of phase and out of time. Once you have tried IsoAcoustics products, you will discover that nothing can perform to its full potential without them.
5. The other cables
Once everything else is in place, it is all about protecting the delicate signal. The cables we sell have incredibly low inductance, effective shielding, and a low noise level. This ensures that you get all the fine nuances from the signal, so you get the very most out of your system.
Get advice from the audio specialist
At Lydspecialisten, our experts are always ready to share their many years of experience and expertise in the industry. If you need guidance in connection with your purchase of power products and cables, we will be more than happy to answer your questions and advise you on our products, and which products will meet your exact needs.
When it comes to power products and cables, it is all about fine-tuning the sound so that it matches your preferences. Every power product or cable can change the tonal balance, and it can be a jungle to figure out which products are the right ones for you. Our specialists have many years of experience in tailoring systems to our customers’ needs, and therefore they know what will have the desired effect for you.
Whether you prefer to shop from home or in the store, we always recommend that you consult our specialists before an upcoming purchase. Stop by the store for a chat or contact us at +45 98 16 14 10 or or info@lydspecialisten.dk, and we will help you find the right solution for you.
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