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Am I hearing things?

I just an extra  new dedicated line run beside the other one. with 10 gauge wire, 30 amp breaker and a 20 amp rated outlet. I don't think it sounds as good!!! What the hey. A little shrill in both vinyl and CD. I'm comparing from what it sounded like last night. Does electricians wire, breaker and outlet have to burn in? Am I alone in this. I'm have a whole system AC but in and the temp got up to 80. Maybe that is why. Also I'm listening at 11 am EST. So the power grid may have an affect. Did I just answer my own question or have other people experienced this. The original dedicated line was put in in 03 with 12 gauge wire, 20 amp breaker and a 15 amp outlet. Are these 2 lines picking up interferrence? 
blueranger

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craigl59
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blueranger:

Why did you need to go to 30amps? Just fitted my system with a 20amp circuit for just the class A monoblocks and that's plenty of power. Are you using any kind conditioner or isolation transformer? The latter will solve those grid problems you refer to.

craigl59
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Thanks jea48.
craigl59
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Since there are electricians seeing this thread would like to ask them if 12/2 Romax is OK for 20 amp circuits. Is there some reason why 10/2 seems to be preferred in many audiophile installations? Is it the concept of "Overwire and Underbreaker?"
craigl59
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Thanks djones51 and almarg -- this is very helpful perspective and should inform those on Audiogon who are in the process of configuring their systems.
craigl59
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This is a really informative and helpful thread. Thanks all concerned.
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