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An unconventional approach to POWER MANAGEMENT

Hi All,

Not too long ago I started a thread on power cords that led to a discussion of various approaches to power management that was very informative. That thread then prompted some experimentation that netted some very impressive results. If you're interested in learning more you can read about that here:

https://www.thebrokenrecord.net/power-management-suggestions-and-results/

Now I'm interested in hearing from those of you who have installed dedicated breaker boxes for your systems, particularly those who did not have them at some point and then added one later. What were the results? I'm considering this approach and am hoping to hear a variety of experiences.

Thanks, as always!


thebrokenrecord

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lowrider57
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MC has a beautiful, well thought out system, but there are audiophiles with electrical backgrounds on the forum. 
My electrician installed my dedicated power with the advice of a couple of members and I'm loving my system.
 I have a subpanel with two dedicated 20A lines and it's working very well; one line for digital, one for analogue. No ground faults.
 The work started outside at the drop from the pole, to the meter, then into the basement replacing the old service panel.


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lowrider57
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If you have the space in your main panel for a dedicated circuit or circuits and don't have a very long or excessively complicated run, what is the logic for a sub panel?

As MC pointed out, it's just extra stuff
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True. If you have space on the main panel, wire the dedicated line on one leg and move the high-current devices and appliances to the other leg. It's been recommended to install these appliances as far as possible from the audio line on the panel.
I know, I know, these circuits are shared in the panel and not isolated, but there may be a benefit of less noise from appliances like a/c or furnace switching on and off. 


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