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Plug amp and other gear into separate outlets ?

I just watched a video on here where Michael Fremer of Stereophile says to keep your amp/s and other equipment plugged into the same outlet to eliminate ground loop and noise. However I've read and was told by my dealer to have a separate, dedicated outlet on its own circuit for the amp and the rest of your equipment plugged into another outlet. Any thoughts on this ??
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lnitm OP
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I have a separate outlet run from my box dedicated for the amp and had rest on another, switched over and don't think I can tell a difference. I am running a pretty powerful amp, Mark Levinson 532h at 300 watts per channel and do like to play loud at times for heavier rock like LZ, Pink Floyd , Hendrix, etc. I think I'll just keep amp on its own circuit. My wiring in basement is fairly new. 
Thanks for your response. 
lnitm OP
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Williewonka, I have a PS Audio medical grade outlet with Audioquest power cord on amp and Shunyata Venom3 on receiver, so upgraded power cords though not the top range cords. I have Furman power conditioner for all except the amp as I've been told it can constrict power to amp. Thanks for feedback. 
It's a fun and interesting ( and expensive ) hobby!! You can tell a difference, major difference with better components, tweaks and acoustics. If anyone hasn't tried Tidal for HiRes streaming I'd suggest, it sounds fantastic, better than my flac files. 
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