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Amplifier and Digital Streamer on Single 15A Circuit?

I’ll shortly be setting up a new system, a Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated (with DAC module) and an Innuos Zenith MK III digital music streamer/server.  

Unfortunately they will will be on the same 15A circuit in my house.  The circuit powers all wall outlets in my living room, but I can be sure nothing else is powered while I’m using my HiFi system.  

I know that many, Gryphon included, say to plug the amp direct into the wall and not use conditioners.   Also, I’ll be upgrading power cords to the Amp and Streamer, likely with AQ Hurricanes.

At first I was concerned it was only a 15A circuit, not 20A, but then I realized that even with the Diablo that has a max peak power consumption of 1900W, that during my use power consumption will never go high enough to trip the 15A breaker, unless I’m playing at insane volumes (I don’t).

I’m sure others must have run into this same issue. 

How detrimental will this configuration, having the amp and digital source on the same 15A circuit, be to sound quality?  And what remedies do I have - should I get a conditioner that will isolate the digital source at least and leave my amp plugged into the wall?




nyev

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lowrider57
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This Furman strip will not isolate digital. For isolation between receptacles you would have to move up the ladder in power conditioners. 
Erik suggested to split analogue and digital by using 2 different conditioner/strips.

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lowrider57
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Without dedicated AC lines you need to control the noise from the grid, your household appliances, and the contamination caused by digital devices.
PS Audio Dectet may be a possibility. It’s important to find a conditioner that is non-current limiting, meaning an amp can be plugged in without suffering a restriction in the power supplied.

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