The price of their amps tells me they’re big revenue producers for them. If I ran an audio company and my amps weren’t selling I wouldn’t list them at $32k and $16k.
Transformers and coils/inductors are the common sources of audible buzz. Think mains hum coming from an old appliance or a graphics card chirping.
Some capacitor types can also make interesting hissing and chirping noises.
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Can’t run the Z40+ and WA33 together with the P3, bummer.
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does anyone know if I connect gear to the P3 through its high current outlets does any of its features still work? I mean obviously not the ac regeneration but the protections etc?
yes I’ve read the manual my question I guess is what does refiltered mean in this context
My understanding is it does what the other section does but for high current (only on those two outlets). So you’ll get the filter and allow for high current to 13A.
Are you going to flip the switch and use the high current or just use them as additional outlets for the the default setting?
I currently have the WA33 plugged in to high current and the rest of my gear to the regenerated outlets so I can have both amps working in parallel and even then try them together a bit more
If the switch is in the default position, my understanding is those two outlets work just like the others. If you flip the switch you need to power it down, flip it, then only those two outlets will be filtered for 13A.
I don’t think you’ll need to use the 2 outlets on high current. Tho I may be wrong and someone else can chime in here with more experience.
I haven’t messed with the switch on mine.
I did change the switch last night when moving my system. If I had the Woo and LTA both on with the P3 set to regenerate I would immediately get the red light on it, they are too much for it together.
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Yes, the Woo is about 150-175W in normal use, and the LTA will be more than that.
So you’ll be way over.
You either need a P5 or just use the HC outs with the switch in the HC mode, which are then filtered, but not regenerated.
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the master engineer to the rescue. Can you explain what the filtered means in this context? I’m mostly interested to understand if any of the protection measures are available through the HC.
I honestly don’t know what is still on, I’ve seen mine fault (probably a big mains spike) exactly once, and it required a restart to provide power to anything, but I don’t use the HC outs, so I can’t confirm if it shut those off as well.
So short version I don’t know.
You could probably just call PSAudio, they were pretty happy to answer questions about the used P5 I had that didn’t work properly.
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I think Poly is correct.
My guess is that it’s a passive filtration that I assume most power sources have, and likely what the the walls AC passes through prior to regeneration. I’m pretty sure that protection is always available to anything plugged in regardless of regeneration.
As Poly said, I think calling PS Audio would be best.
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will do, thanks guys!
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I cant for the life of me figure out how much power the P5 has @Veritas. Any chance someone here knows?
You can find the manual online here Search: 0 results found for "2015/07/P5-Owners-Manual-V7-Rev-B.pdf" – PS Audio, but I think it’s 1000W.
From the manual
All Power Plant 5’s labeled US or JP can output a continuous load of up to 1000 Volt-Amps of pure,
regulated AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1200 Volt-Amps. All Power Plant
5’s labeled EX, GR, or UK can output a continuous load of up to 1200 Volt-Amps of pure, regulated
AC, with peak momentary output capabilities of up to 1500 Volt-Amps. There is a practical difference
between Volt-Amps and wattage, which can get somewhat confusing and may need clarifi cation,
especially if you have a large load and are intending to drive high-current-draw devices.
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Yep, 1000W continuous
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Just call it “more than enough and then some”
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Does anyone have any experience with Stromtank?
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