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I'm adding a computer to my system

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Hujo

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Inmates,

My current system has only tubes and vinyl. I use an Alan Maher Quantum filter for power conditioning. It made a noticable differnce in the sound of my system.

I just bought a Wavelength Cosecant and plan to use it with an IMAC computer. I know that computers dump a lot of noise into the electrical system. I don't know whether the Cosecant also does this.

I would appreciate any recomendations you have. I assume I need to do something to isolate the noise from the computer and possibly the Cosecant from the rest of my system.

Thanks in advance.

Hujo

Follow Ups:

I put mine in an adjoining Room and punched a Hole - ArdRi 16:48:27 12/11/10 (3)
through the wall installing a pass-through Wall-plate running the cable from the computer to the DAC in the listening room. Stuff the hole on the Comp side with foam, shut the door and I hear nothing from it. Add another line conditioner to the computer Power line if you think it'll dump noise into the house current running your other gear.
- RE: I put mine in an adjoining Room and punched a Hole - Hujo 16:26:39 12/14/10 (2)
  Thanks. Did you use an adjoining room because of sound or EMF interfearance?
  
  Hujo
  - Primarily the consideration was the noise from the PC - ArdRi 13:21:32 12/15/10 (1)
    any other benefits of course just support the sense it was a good idea
    I have a Six foot cable running from the RCA on the Sound card to the RCA on the DAC. I wouldn't want any computer running a fan of any kind even the CPU fan is enough to distract from quiet music like solo piano or chamber music..
    
    Edits: 12/16/10
    - RE: Primarily the consideration was the noise from the PC - Dawnrazor 00:31:56 12/17/10 (0)
      HI Ardi,
      
      I wouldn't want any computer running a fan of any kind even the CPU fan is enough to distract from quiet music like solo piano or chamber music..
      
      I agree, that is why I built a cics memory player. It is the most comprehensive recipe for treating the issues of computer audio, and creates a truly fanless audiophile system. Fans suck IMHO.
      
      No one here remembers the bending of our minds
      http://www.cicsmemoryplayer.com/ (Open in New Window)
RE: I'm adding a computer to my system - Jim Smith 06:24:43 12/10/10 (1)
I'd ask Gordon Rankin for his suggestions.

He is aware of the iMac's noise issues.

Best regards,

Jim Smith
- RE: I'm adding a computer to my system - Hujo 16:23:10 12/14/10 (0)
  I recieved a response from Gordon. He said he does not like or use power conditioners.
  
  Hujo

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