Hi all
as introduction my system consists of Audio Research Ref3, cd7 and previously a Ref110. All of this on MG1.7i. All gears connected to a PS8, the ref110 with a python alpha helix , others stock, and the ps8 with Alpha HC to the wall (shunyata SR-Z1).
I just received 2 Ref250 amps yesterday.
They play wonderfully.


So much energy that at 1st we are overwhelmed and think they are yelling. But after a while, i now hear the difference on the soundstage , which is very layered , and that all details are now arising, not heard before with my ref110, which was already a revelation compared to my old VS110. No compression which is misleading as you are willing to increase the sound level and then realize it is too loud.....
Just one question:
i have plugged both of them in my powerstrip Shunyata ps8 with other gears (Ref3 and cd7) . Should i avoid that and separate both monos (1 in the powerstrip and 1 in another wall socket which is at the opposite side of the room, but maybe they are anyway connected somewhere behind the walls) or they are not limited being in the same powerstrip ? What do you advise or what is your experience ?
p.s :
i plan to find another Alpha HC to put them on my monos and put a vemon HC from the ps8 to the wall waiting for better.....
as introduction my system consists of Audio Research Ref3, cd7 and previously a Ref110. All of this on MG1.7i. All gears connected to a PS8, the ref110 with a python alpha helix , others stock, and the ps8 with Alpha HC to the wall (shunyata SR-Z1).
I just received 2 Ref250 amps yesterday.
They play wonderfully.
So much energy that at 1st we are overwhelmed and think they are yelling. But after a while, i now hear the difference on the soundstage , which is very layered , and that all details are now arising, not heard before with my ref110, which was already a revelation compared to my old VS110. No compression which is misleading as you are willing to increase the sound level and then realize it is too loud.....
Just one question:
i have plugged both of them in my powerstrip Shunyata ps8 with other gears (Ref3 and cd7) . Should i avoid that and separate both monos (1 in the powerstrip and 1 in another wall socket which is at the opposite side of the room, but maybe they are anyway connected somewhere behind the walls) or they are not limited being in the same powerstrip ? What do you advise or what is your experience ?
p.s :
i plan to find another Alpha HC to put them on my monos and put a vemon HC from the ps8 to the wall waiting for better.....