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Well my 2 dedicated lines are installed.I believe a number 12 wire(s) direct from the panel to 2 Pass and Seymour 20 amp isolated ground outlets(no wire connectors)Two seperate lines going to 2 outlets.My question is: I have read alot of positive things about plugging your amplifier directly into the outlet.I am concerned about not surge protecting my amp,but I want the best performance also.The rest of my system is plugged into a Monster Cable HTS 5000(I have a seperate 2 channel system-amp,dac,cd)and my home theatre system(reciever,dvd,5 channel amp) I would appreciate some advice on how to configure this.I have 3 outlets I can utilize.2 are dedicated,and 1 is just a normal outlet(15 amp) Like always I appreciate everyones input. PS-I was kind of shocked(no pun intended)how tight the Pass and Seymour outlets were when I plugged in my amp.That is one tight fit. Thank you-from the dog who can't afford Krell.
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A surge protector supposedly will degrade the sonics of your equipment.

I've gone to great lengths with my electrical tweaks and all tweaks have made a substantial difference sonically in the micro- and macro-dyanamic regions.

Several years ago I had the Electric Co. install a whole-house surge protection gizmo at the meter at $5 per month. What has it done sonically? I have no idea since my current system was purchased after that install.

The electric company will reimburse up to $10k should lightning destroy any electrical component or appliance.

In the end $10k is not much but it sure beats a stick in the eye. My house is 42 years old so most wiring is non-grounded anyway.

And yes, if I hear a storm is coming my way, I unplug everything associated with my gear.

-John
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