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Dedicated 20 amp lines/should i use a sub panel

Happy New Year to all!!

I am about to install 3 - 20 amp dedicated lines for my stereo. I still have space in my 200 amp main panel but was wondering if their is any benefit to installing a 60 amp sub panel for the 3 audio circuits , also as i am using 10 gauge wire and its not the easiest to manipulate should i hook up the bare wire to the receptacles looped around the screws or inserted in the holes or should i use spade connection's. any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Chris 
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lak
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@almarg @jea48 there are othres also...
A little assistance, please?
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lak
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I believe we need to hear from some of our more experienced professional electrical experts here on Audiogon (you guys know who you are).
I'd also really be interested in knowing if there is or isn't an advantage to using a sub-panel if there are openings in the main panel?
No offense meant to those that have answered above.
I also use a sub-panel in my systems.
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lak
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@indranilsen, AC power coming into our homes is always in a state of change. Fewer people up after midnight using power so the incoming AC could be less polluted as noromance stated.

A balanced power transformer could possibly allow you to hear more details in the music and maybe even a better soundstage however it might not necessarily get rid of the slight hiss you hear from your tweeter.
Personally, I wouldn't be concerned of the hiss.
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