I think the mesh network is least likely to cause a ground loop, but if it were me I'd try both.

Steve has talked about his biggest headache, suppliers and parts. The present economic environment has made getting quality and reliable parts even more difficult than previously. Some components are likely delayed by these part issues.

FWIW I have my Rythmik sub plugged into the same AC receptacle as my ZMA amplifier with absolutely no problems. I could be wrong but I don't think powered subs are as affected by AC noise issues as source equipment.

The easy solution is just to try both and see what works the best for your ears. You'll have a 50-50 chance for getting it right on the first try😂.

HK

Hi everyone, I have a really nice power conditioner built by Jesse at Pine Tree (who I found on the forum). Right now my whole system runs off it, and its great. However, I just added an Omega sub, which means I have to find a spot to plug it in. I could put the sub into the wall, but I am concerned about a ground loop. I also have a mesh network node connected via ethernet to the streamer. My hunch is to move the mesh network to the wall and plug the sub into the conditioner.

Between these two, which would be the less likely to produce a ground loop? I realize the best option is to just move everything around and test it out, but its a huge pain to move and rerouting cabling is also a bit tedious.

HK, The #1 reason for the BIG one is to get enough PV power. I could have gone with the Delta Pro 3 as that might have worked, with only 2600w PV input, I was concerned I wouldn't have quite enough in winter. DPU is 5600w from PV and if need be I can use it as a redundancy for the main house.

Yes, always something to mess with. My issue is even when it's sounding incredible I want to know how much better can it get! This month have a pair of Thoress 845 monoblocks arriving so more power draw and more things to mess with... It never ends.

Before the internet frenzy, Decware orders would be built, then you'd be contacted to pay the balance before the amp was shipped to you. When these waitlists grew, there were many orders being built where the purchaser failed to pay.

So now, you pay a non-refundable deposit and wait your turn. When your order nears the top of the list, you are contacted to pay the remaining balance. If you don't pay within a determined period of time (I believe it is 30 days, but Decware can confirm that), your order is cancelled.

This process continues until they have a paid order, and, parts available to build.

The list is moving. As has been suggested in other posts, it is recommended to pay your order in full before you are even contacted, because quite simply, this is a business that fulfills paid orders.

Donnie’s on fire!

There is one component on the bench and one in testing.  There are five, mid list Dynagrid Jr's suddenly in testing. There are components that have been waiting for payment....for weeks. The list has acquired a few additions but very few deletions. I'm curious too.

As I predicted when I started this thread, I have slipped even further down this slippery slope with streaming and cheap Chi-Fi streamers.

The short story is that I just ordered up a yet another cheap streamer, a Fosi S3.

The longer story is that in order to use the 2 Nelson Pass designed Amp Camp Amps in mono I needed a preamp with XLR outputs. And instead of buying both a streamer and yet another DAC for the source side of this system to be hooked into a preamp, I bought a cheap all in one unit.

The funny thing is that I'm building up this system and don't really have an idea of where or what I'm going to use it for.
To be honest, the building of the amps and now speakers is the whole reason I'm doing it.
A guy needs hobbies!

Anyway the Fosi has everything for the front end I needed and is only $260.
Is it the ultimate front end? Hell no, but I bet that it will be more than adequate for this project.

This slippery slope is starting to get closer to being a shear cliff covered in ice!  

It is moving. The ones at the top marked "Ready to Assemble - Payment Required" are waiting for payment. If you look at those with a status of "Bench" or "Testing" and others, they are the ones presently moving through the queue.