Watts devided by volts = amp draw. The Pass XA160 you mention draws 600 watts, which equates to 5 amps (600 watt devided by 120 volt power supply). My entire system (Hegel H590 amp) draws less than 2 amps when playing music. You should be fine on a 15 amp breaker but you need to calculate the total amps required before choosing equipment?
Class-A Amplification and 15 Amp Outlet
Pardon my electrical theory ignorance, but I have always been intrigued by the beauty of Class - A sound, as such, I am actively exploring a purchase. My question is based upon the power draw (even at idle) and the ability of a 15 Amp wall outlet to provide such without tripping. I have looked at the "big boys" from Pass XA160’s, Gryphons Essence Stereo & Antileon EVO to name a few. I do not have the option of installing a dedicated circuit in my unit. So, would I be ok if the electronics (including a DAC/preamp) were on the same circuit?
Thanks!!
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@carlsbad The OP's question was "My question is based upon the power draw (even at idle) and the ability of a 15 Amp wall outlet to provide such without tripping." The simple math above addresses that question. The value of power cables is a competely different subject. |