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Power outlets mounted above the High Current AC outlet, the connected power
amplifier may (in certain cases), be subject to current compression
I have two powered loudspeakers or an additional powered
subwoofer. Can I use the Ultra-Linear Filtered outlets located
above the High Current outlet?
The circuit utilized for these five AC outlets is in part a series filter, so by definition it will
raise the AC impedance slightly (although the circuit utilized in the Niagara 1000 can
sustain an extraordinary 50 amps peak before soft clipping occurs) Like many system
interactions, it’s impossible to simply intuit whether current compression is a concern;
it will vary by amplifier To be sure, you must listen to the results In many situations,
powering an additional amplifier or powered speaker from one or more of the five
Ultra-Linear Filtered Power AC outlets may work very well
My home or grounds were hit by lightning. The Niagara 1000 seems to
be functioning properly. Should it be sent in for inspection or service?
If you see or smell smoke coming from the unit, it needs service Otherwise, if it functions
after such an event (which is very likely), there is nothing that would be compromised
or damaged If it fails after such an event, it will fail totally However, it’s unlikely that
this would occur The circuit is designed to easily handle any voltage or current surge
that could possibly make it past an electrical panel The force required to damage the
Niagara 1000 via a power surge would melt the panel and burn the building (in which
case, the Niagara 1000 is the least of your worries)
How do I clean the chassis and/or the electrical contacts?
The Niagara 1000’s dark chrome chassis can be cleaned with AudioQuest CleanScreen
or a modest misting of household window cleaners For typical polishing, use the
AudioQuest polishing cloth, and for removing fluid residue, please use soft cotton or
wool toweling Only use liquid cleaner when oil or grime is beyond the polishing cloth’s
capacity to thoroughly clean Never use alcohol or solvent-based cleaners They can
damage the surfaces, plating, and silk-screening material
The AC inlet, outlet posts, and grips are all generously plated with silver There is no
need to clean these if they are not exposed to foreign substances such as grease and
dirt Silver oxide is a superior conductor to silver itself If cleaning is required, Isopropyl
alcohol (preferably 99% purity) on a cotton swab is best for the inlet tabs Some
manufacturers provide specialized cleaners for the AC output surfaces Again, however,
cleaning these surfaces will most likely be unnecessary
Note: A pipe cleaner or cleaning swab with a wood stick and compact wool tip (available
from an electronics supply house) will be superior to household swabs When working
in a small area such as an AC outlet, this is critical Loose strands of cotton may damage
the AC outlet Damage to an AC inlet or outlet due to cleaning is not covered under
your warranty If you damage an inlet or outlet in an attempt to clean it, you will be
charged for the repair and you will be responsible for all shipping costs
