I would recommend hiring an electrician also, one who is experienced and knows your local codes. Wiring is not a hobby. I would also recommend a dedicated earth ground as ground loops are often caused by a difference in ground potential.
11 Amps, 1 TV, 3 Components...1 Receptacle Help
I've been checking the forums and the web for info for days, and now I'm mostly just confused, I think. First, here's what I'm working with. It's 7.1 channel.
Rotel RSX-1065 - Front 3 channels powering Def Tech BP2000 and CLR2000 Tweeters.
Bryston 4B-ST - powering BP2000 mid/woofer, Woofer also needs plugged in.
Rotel RMB-1066 in 3 channel mode - powering CLR2000 mid and Def Tech BPX CenterBack speakers.
Carver A760x - powering Def Tech Powermonitor 500 rear speakers, woofers need plugged in.(these are good where they are plugged in)
Buttkicker BKA-10004A - powering 2 LFE units.
2 Velodyne F1800R Subs - stacked in front right corner.
Pioneer PD-F727 Mega Changer 300 disc.
Sony DVD player. (older model soon to be a blu-ray player)
Dish Network sat box
Then, My TV. I got a ten year old RCA that will soon be a 50 inch HDTV. Money's already in the bank! I also have set of Infinity Overture 3's that I listen to music with, (I just pull the tweeter's wires from the BP2000's and plug them into the Overtures, and leave the Bryston off) and I would like to have these plugged in as well. Now, my question. I need to plug all of these in, and I only really have 1 outlet thats close enough to use. Other outlets in the room are too far away and I end up with a ground loop anyway when I use them. I tried two of the Monster units (HTS-5000 and 5100 Pro) and they turned the sound to crap, (I should have listened!) so I'm not sure what one from Panamax or APC will do to the sound. They did lose the hum though. Also, I've noticed that power strips aren't recommended, but I'm not sure why. I would like to have surge protection, but not at the expense of sound quality. I've read about dedicated 20 amp circuits too, and I'm prepared to rewire my room if it will solve some of these problems, but I'm not sure I completely understand what this entails. I do have a good idea though. I want to do this right the first time, so after lots of research I thought I would ask the people who have been there already. What would be the correct course of action here, to end up with a hum free, non-power-starved, and hopefully surge protected HT system? I was thinking about running 3 or 4 dedicated 20A outlets, (not sure how much this will cost) so I could plug the RSX-1065 and 4 power amps directly into the wall, and then use high quality power strips for the rest. But, that still leaves out surge protection. See, I don't know what to do. As far as budget goes, I guess I'll spend whatever it takes, but hopefully less than a grand or so. Any help from the 'Gon Forums would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Rotel RSX-1065 - Front 3 channels powering Def Tech BP2000 and CLR2000 Tweeters.
Bryston 4B-ST - powering BP2000 mid/woofer, Woofer also needs plugged in.
Rotel RMB-1066 in 3 channel mode - powering CLR2000 mid and Def Tech BPX CenterBack speakers.
Carver A760x - powering Def Tech Powermonitor 500 rear speakers, woofers need plugged in.(these are good where they are plugged in)
Buttkicker BKA-10004A - powering 2 LFE units.
2 Velodyne F1800R Subs - stacked in front right corner.
Pioneer PD-F727 Mega Changer 300 disc.
Sony DVD player. (older model soon to be a blu-ray player)
Dish Network sat box
Then, My TV. I got a ten year old RCA that will soon be a 50 inch HDTV. Money's already in the bank! I also have set of Infinity Overture 3's that I listen to music with, (I just pull the tweeter's wires from the BP2000's and plug them into the Overtures, and leave the Bryston off) and I would like to have these plugged in as well. Now, my question. I need to plug all of these in, and I only really have 1 outlet thats close enough to use. Other outlets in the room are too far away and I end up with a ground loop anyway when I use them. I tried two of the Monster units (HTS-5000 and 5100 Pro) and they turned the sound to crap, (I should have listened!) so I'm not sure what one from Panamax or APC will do to the sound. They did lose the hum though. Also, I've noticed that power strips aren't recommended, but I'm not sure why. I would like to have surge protection, but not at the expense of sound quality. I've read about dedicated 20 amp circuits too, and I'm prepared to rewire my room if it will solve some of these problems, but I'm not sure I completely understand what this entails. I do have a good idea though. I want to do this right the first time, so after lots of research I thought I would ask the people who have been there already. What would be the correct course of action here, to end up with a hum free, non-power-starved, and hopefully surge protected HT system? I was thinking about running 3 or 4 dedicated 20A outlets, (not sure how much this will cost) so I could plug the RSX-1065 and 4 power amps directly into the wall, and then use high quality power strips for the rest. But, that still leaves out surge protection. See, I don't know what to do. As far as budget goes, I guess I'll spend whatever it takes, but hopefully less than a grand or so. Any help from the 'Gon Forums would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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