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Dedicating circuits and fancy power outlets

I’ve assembled the following system primarily through fine Audiogon folks like you:

Conrad Johnson Premier 12 mono amps
Conrad Johnson Premier 16 preamp
Conrad Johnson DV 2b CD player
Conrad Johnson EF1 phono preamp
SOTA star, SME IV, Grado
Magnum Dynalab MD102 Tuner
Shunyata Hydra conditioner w/Python cord
Tannoy Turnberry speakers
Stealth PGS IC’s

I’m pretty content with this setup. The only thing I’m considering now is dedicating a 20 amp circuit and buying a Shunyata ZR-71 Audiophile Outlet. I talked with an electrician about doing the work and he said it would make NO difference in the quality of power supplied to my system (and thus no improvement in sound quality). With consideration that the quality of the electricity in my area is good, do you feel he’s correct?

Thank you,
rbschauman

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jtcf
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I put in a dedicated line in with a PSAudio Power Port and it it did lower the noise floor.I believe a hospital grade outlet or "audiophile" outlet simply has a firmer grip on the plug and the dedicated line isn't broken up several times on it's way to my system in other outlets.It's a fact that electricity can leak out into dust and dirt from the bare wire ends in outlets,light switches,and light fixtures.Just makes sense to keep all connections from the breaker box onward clean and tight fitting.
As far as power conditioners,I never found one that didn't cause one or more problems so simple surge protection does it for now.Hope this helps with your decision.
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