Need advice/have questions on a receiver I have coming in (electrical)
04-05-02, 10:02 AM
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Need advice/have questions on a receiver I have coming in (electrical)
I have a new receiver coming...
http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi...R00010RX-V1200
I have a older than average house. How can I check to see if I can run this receiver (and everything else) from the electrical outlet/power supply. Doesn't there have to be a certain number of watts or something so my equipment won't cut off on me or blow my surge protector?
By this question, you can tell I have no idea what I'm getting into, but I need a HT set up
I have some good surge protectors already for my TV, Sat, Dreamcast, VCR (on its way out in favor of the receiver) & DVD player.
Anything else I should consider before the receiver comes in.
edit One more question.
I don't have the cash for speakers right now, but I have a 17 year old JVC self system with 2 speakers that put out good sound (at least to my untrained ears). Each speaker uses 2 separate wires (4 wires total). Could I hook these speakers up to my receiver and use them till I can afford more speakers?
http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi...R00010RX-V1200
I have a older than average house. How can I check to see if I can run this receiver (and everything else) from the electrical outlet/power supply. Doesn't there have to be a certain number of watts or something so my equipment won't cut off on me or blow my surge protector?
By this question, you can tell I have no idea what I'm getting into, but I need a HT set up
I have some good surge protectors already for my TV, Sat, Dreamcast, VCR (on its way out in favor of the receiver) & DVD player.Anything else I should consider before the receiver comes in.
edit One more question.
I don't have the cash for speakers right now, but I have a 17 year old JVC self system with 2 speakers that put out good sound (at least to my untrained ears). Each speaker uses 2 separate wires (4 wires total). Could I hook these speakers up to my receiver and use them till I can afford more speakers?
Last edited by Deadpool; 04-05-02 at 10:13 AM.
04-05-02, 10:39 AM
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I think the standard output for an outlet is at least 1500 watts. That's why that's the maximum wattage you see things like room heaters being rated at. I doubt your receiver will draw that much power. However you might want to consider getting a good line conditioner if your wiring is marginal.
04-05-02, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by X
I think the standard output for an outlet is at least 1500 watts. That's why that's the maximum wattage you see things like room heaters being rated at. I doubt your receiver will draw that much power. However you might want to consider getting a good line conditioner if your wiring is marginal.
I think the standard output for an outlet is at least 1500 watts. That's why that's the maximum wattage you see things like room heaters being rated at. I doubt your receiver will draw that much power. However you might want to consider getting a good line conditioner if your wiring is marginal.
What is a line conditioner? What does it do?
04-05-02, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by Deadpool
What is a line conditioner? What does it do?
What is a line conditioner? What does it do?
http://www.panamax.com/Products/families.asp?family=1
I'm not endorsing them, just showing you examples as I haven't used them. I know Monster has some too.
These appear to be more "spike" eliminator and waveform smoothers. With an older house you might have problems with your voltage dipping when a heavy applicance turns on. I don't know if these units keep their output constant or just clean it. But there are devices that stabilize their output with a varying range of input.
