# Power blocks **URL:** \ **Category:** Hi-Fi Corner\ **Created:** [August 12, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652 "2019-08-12T16:10:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pumpexch](https://community.naimaudio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/4bbf92/32.png) [@pumpexch](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/pumpexch)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/1 "2019-08-12T16:10:59Z")
I have a 500 system using a mid range power block. I have seen some esoteric power blocks - one was a Vertex Hirex Taga. In view of the fact that I have 2 x 500 DR power supplies to the ND555 and similar to the NAP 500 DR and the 552 DR will the more esoteric and expensive power blocks made any difference. I have seen a Vertex second hand for just over £1,000 ---
**Author:** ![robert\_h](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/robert_h/32/90_2.png) [@robert\_h](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/robert_h)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/2 "2019-08-12T16:13:43Z")
There’s a healthy discussion on power blocks already, suggest you take a read [https://community.naimaudio.com/t/suggestions-for-powerblocks/3270](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/suggestions-for-powerblocks/3270) ---
**Author:** ![MDS](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mds/32/117_2.png) [@MDS](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/MDS)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/3 "2019-08-12T17:15:11Z")
I can recommend one of these: ![image](https://d2ikyu8xyuibjx.cloudfront.net/original/3X/c/3/c3f61233fa11c29c6e797ceacaed4e9c89a37346.jpeg) I know of two other forumites with 500 systems who have also been sufficiently impressed to get one. ---
**Author:** ![frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/frenchrooster/32/492688_2.png) [@frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/frenchrooster)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/4 "2019-08-12T18:56:46Z")
the most expensive powerblocks with 500 series used on the forum is the Anzus one. @BertBird use one. Perhaps also @Bart. Some use Musicworks. Some the Wireworld matrix 2 with powerline or also the Powerigel( musicline). I bought the Eros titan. Great improvement. My 555dr is absolutely silent now. ---
**Author:** ![Bart](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/bart/32/49997_2.png) [@Bart](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Bart)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/5 "2019-08-12T19:30:43Z")
The Ansuz prices vary widely. I use their entry-level block, A2 Mainz8. It’s not exotically priced, although their higher level blocks definitely are! ---
**Author:** ![frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/frenchrooster/32/492688_2.png) [@frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/frenchrooster)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/6 "2019-08-12T19:43:50Z")
already 4500 dollars. But not 20k as the top block however. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_S](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike_s/32/290893_2.png) [@Mike\_S](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike_S)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 6:50am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/7 "2019-08-21T06:50:11Z")
What happened to the other power block thread? I’m trying to find comments about the Iso-teks. ---
**Author:** ![frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/frenchrooster/32/492688_2.png) [@frenchrooster](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/frenchrooster)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/8 "2019-08-21T11:49:58Z")
i seems to have disappeared. You can open a new thread on it? ---
**Author:** ![Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike-b/32/295344_2.png) [@Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike-B)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/9 "2019-08-21T12:49:26Z")
> [@Mike\_S](#): > > What happened to the other power block thread? Someone started posting inappropriate & potentially dangerous stuff & it got removed. I don’t understand why the whole thread was removed as it did contain some useful info’ on experiences with some popular power blocks on the market. ---
**Author:** ![pumpexch](https://community.naimaudio.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/4bbf92/32.png) [@pumpexch](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/pumpexch)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/10 "2019-08-21T13:11:14Z")
Do you have to buy a power lead as well as the block. If yes, I have a spare Naim power line lead. Will this work? ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/steve/32/832_2.png) [@Steve](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/11 "2019-08-21T13:33:14Z")
I use a Naim PowerLine into a Wireworld Matrix block. Works fine but not sure if there are better options. I like to keep everything within the Naim ecosystem where possible. ---
**Author:** ![Geko](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/geko/32/128275_2.png) [@Geko](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Geko)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/12 "2019-08-21T15:08:58Z")
The last thread prompted me to do a little experiment. I currently run a a dedicated supply to three MK double un-switched sockets on 6m2 mains cable. Some were reporting improvements by just running the Amp directly from one socket then a powerline from the other socket into a power block. I resurrected an old Wireworld matrix block and did exactly that but found it to be inferior to the direct 3 socket connections. SQ was thinner and harsher using the block. The MK sockets produce a sumptuous, richer and more natural sound to my ears. ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/steve/32/832_2.png) [@Steve](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/13 "2019-08-21T15:11:55Z")
Interesting. I don’t have a dedicated mains yet having just moved into a new house. I plug the power amp into the wall and the pre/cd into the block. ---
**Author:** ![Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike-b/32/295344_2.png) [@Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike-B)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/14 "2019-08-21T15:15:01Z")
> [@Geko](#): > > MK sockets produce a sumptuous, richer and more natural sound _ **to my ears.** _ … … … & mine, thats why after a lot of experimenting, buying & borrowing ready made blocks I made my own. That was 5 years ago, never been tempted to even think about changing. ![Power%20Cable%20%20%20Board](https://d2ikyu8xyuibjx.cloudfront.net/original/2X/c/c0298bc7386c8354649e64f8b802b3274ae4aac2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_S](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike_s/32/290893_2.png) [@Mike\_S](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike_S)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2019, 7:00am UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/15 "2019-08-22T07:00:38Z")
So, I’m running an Iso-Tek Polaris on loan and it’s cleaned things up nicely, which can be summarized as bringing everything into focus. However, those in the know recommended the Sirius power block as a minimum in my system, with the Aquarius recommended as preferable. Has anyone used either of these. BTW, have learned quite a bit about differences between UK and NZ power mains and how the likes of Iso-Tek have advanced their technology to bring out the best in our toys. ---
**Author:** ![Naim\_The\_Dragon](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/naim_the_dragon/32/12981_2.png) [@Naim\_The\_Dragon](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Naim_The_Dragon)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/16 "2019-08-24T13:01:26Z")
Do you have access to Isol-8 in NZ? They are also highly regarded, and it could be worthwhile to demo them too before spending big bucks on a power block. ---
**Author:** ![Hollow](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/hollow/32/29892_2.png) [@Hollow](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Hollow)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/17 "2019-08-24T14:09:01Z")
Mike what’s the supply lead in your photo? ---
**Author:** ![Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike-b/32/295344_2.png) [@Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike-B)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/18 "2019-08-24T14:58:55Z")
> [@Hollow](#): > > Mike what’s the supply lead in your photo? LAPP Olflex Classic 100 CY 3 core 2.5mm/2 multi-stranded OFC shielded cable (beware of impostors & look-a-likes) Its a chunky 11.8mm OD & rated at 26 amps. The screen is connected to the earth (ground) terminal at the power input end (13A plug) only & left floating at the power board end. Because of the cables size I use a MS HD Power 13A plug The ferrite block is not yer usual www.store item, its a Fair-Rite 75 mix that is specific for low frequency operation between 150kHz & 5MHz. I now have it located inside one of the J-Boxes on the power board ---
**Author:** ![Hollow](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/hollow/32/29892_2.png) [@Hollow](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Hollow)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/19 "2019-08-24T15:57:22Z")
Thanks Mike, and the internal wiring? I’m planning on making up something similar ---
**Author:** ![Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/user_avatar/community.naimaudio.com/mike-b/32/295344_2.png) [@Mike-B](https://community.naimaudio.com/u/Mike-B)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652/20 "2019-08-24T16:09:54Z")
Most of the internal gubbins in the J-Box’s is a state secret. The wiring to the switched double is vin-ordinaire 1.5mm, it was for a TT & phono preamp but is no longer used The wiring to the unswitched doubles is 2.5mm with PTFE insulation, its not available on the market & is a “left over” from my pre-retirement days. The wiring config to these is radial. ![Power%20Socket%20Radial%20Connections](https://d2ikyu8xyuibjx.cloudfront.net/original/3X/c/f/cf150a01bb0c133e3453cccafbcc4baf643fb399.jpeg) [Next page](https://community.naimaudio.com/t/power-blocks/3652.md?page=2)