What do you think of this switch location. I don't like not having a switch to power down the amp while leaving everything else on. Since it's plugged in behind all the equipment it's a PITA. NO, I didn't drill the other holes in the faceplate but I will be finding a way to cover them
There will be PL 400 replacement faceplates available for purchase that are manufactured by one of the members here. I'm not sure when they will be available but I understand they will look the same or very similar as the originals.
My personal choice for a power switch would be somewhere other than the face plate but that is just me. If you do locate it on the front the location you picked seems appropriate.
If it didn't already have the extra holes I think I would be finding another location but since I'm not cutting a hole in a pristine face I figure why not
My Belkin and my Adcom has plugs for the amps. They can come up to 120 softer than the other components. I use the Belken for the power switches. The Adcom stays on.
I prefer no switch on the front panel. When I borrowed Doug's "Laart WOPL 1000" I had the PL power plug plugged into a switched surge protector/power bar which I shut off after each use.
I like a power switch on front, reason being I turn the amp on last. I use a power strip also but it's just habit to make sure the amp is turned on last and the switch insures that
I hear you, I have to reach behind my entertainment stand to turn on the power strip. I leave all switches on except for the amp which is why I prefer a switch on the face to turn on so there is no chance of a surge when switching on the strip even though it is a protection strip. I notice if I leave the amp on and turn on the power switch, it makes a whump in the speakers. If I just use the front panel switch on the amp after powering up the strip, there is little or no whump
That's a good idea. Jer already has done mine and they are lighted. I am not too picky about the location as long as it does not look out of place. I like the look
If it didn't already have the extra holes I think I would be finding another location but since I'm not cutting a hole in a pristine face I figure why not
If your pre-amp does not have switched outlets then a switch on the amp is awfully handy. After White Oaking a 400 I have often left them on al;l night because they are a black hole for noise, I have a set of severly modded K's and they are rather efficient, can't hear shit. I like the switch location you've chosen, seems to be the industry standard for flailing around in the dark to find it.. I wouldn't shed a tear over putting another hole in that faceplate...
I sure like where Doug put his, very nice, as long as that AC was routed correctly, very nice. The input wires on the 400's were not shielded so wire discipline is necessary there...
Mine don't either UNLESS the amp is already on when the power strip is turned on and the preamp is turned on after. When Sally gets here, both WOPL's will be running off their own surge protection strip. I will probably screw it to the side of the entertainment stand
I like the switch n the back as well but just to get the amp in the cabinet i have to turn at an angle to clear the styles of the cab. So that wont work.
I'm trying to match the color of my other equipment. Left is the white LED strip and right is same strip with green lens over it. I think it matches pretty good.
I'm trying to match the color of my other equipment. Left is the white LED strip and right is same strip with green lens over it. I think it matches pretty good.