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Dedicated Line ....... my system SUCKS

Hey there , actually my system sucks current. I have a pair of Cary CAD 500 monoblocks, Maggie 3.6 speakers with a Aesthetix preamp. I have had issues with amps shutting down . I am going to create a dedicated circuit for the above mentioned gear . I can do a couple of adjacent locations. Currently have a 15 amp line for the entire room . I am looking to those of you who have incite . what did you do to obtain the maximum amperage from the breaker box to the wall outlet ? did you notice a improvement ? this dedicated line of 10 gauge wire is only 12 feet to the outlet. It seems as if a 20 amp receptacle is the highest rating for a duplex outlet - I was going to install a 30 amp breaker but not sure if I would realize its potential. In closing , a note for those wondering , the amps were checked out by the manufacturer and are fine. the speakers are on 25 foot runs of Kimber 8tc. thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice. PS - I have been known to crank up the volume
lezdam

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lacee
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I use 10 guage romex, about 6 feet from the panel and I use 30 amp breaker.

All this for a two watt amp.

It's not overkill if it sounds great .
lacee
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Maybe the power amps aren't the best match for the maggies demanding load.

A lot of folks like to run them with high power solid state amps, and yet they were originally partnered with AR tube amps.

Are you running the correct transformer taps on the amps for the speakers?

And of course it could just be that you are not getting all the power you are paying for from the electrical company, especially in the summer months.

If you can, check the voltage from your receptacle (if you don't know how, hire an electrician) and then if it is below acceptable rating, call the electrical provider and ask them to check things out and up the voltage to your house.

Years ago I had a pair of Metner mono blocks that kept shutting down.
Ed fixed then twice, and had me do a check on the voltage and sure enough it was low.
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