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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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rilbr
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I like tomic601's advise of checking connections.

Besides that a balanced transformer in the power cord, such as the one Core Power makes may be excellent on the streamer, and it will isolate.

For the amp, a heavy duty outlet such as Hubble is necessary. Jena Labs has cryo treated ones for a good price. A high quality surge protector at the breaker box such as The EP2050 would improve the sound of the entire system, and give protection. A cheaper one would be one from Eaton. Will protect but not improve the sound. The right power cord is essential to best sound. Try a few... like four or five.

I also second the Nordost devises. I have a few, but they are not cheap. There are a few passive/plug in types out there.  
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