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

Showing 1 response by rushton

You will not regret making the investment in a dedicated circuit for your system. I've done it three times, in three difference houses, and it's always made a nice improvement.

Some additional thoughts for you:

1) Consider installing at least 2 circuits (possibly 3) while you're doing it. Put your power amps on one circuit and your preamp and analog system on the other circuit. (Yes, I know you think you should plug everything into your Hydra. But do this first and take the Hydra out of your system for a couple of weeks. Then compare.)

2) Have your electrician make one continuous pull of cable from the breaker box to your outlet. No splices. No other intervening outlets.

3) Get some Walker Audio Extreme-SST contact enhancer and have your electrician apply it (per instructions) to all of the electrical connections as they are wired up, including the breaker in your panel.

4) If you're getting super spiffy audiophile outlets, get the Synergistic Research Tesla outlets. You can order them individually from Walker Audio.
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