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What to tell my electrician

I am building out a dedicated listening room in a house we just purchased. There is a dedicated 200 amp breaker box for a hot tub we are getting rid of. So, I will have this breaker box deducted for a listening room. Assume i have a rig with mono blocks (ss), multichannel amp (ss) ,pre/pro, universal disc, dac, large led tv, cable box, distributed audio/video controller (control 4). The room is in the basement not very far from the breaker box (running lines would not be a problem). Also, the walls will be opened for the renovation so adding outlets and running wire not an issue.

I have read many of the threads on the subject here and am often confused by conflicting info and partial advice

So, what I would like is for any friends out here to put yourself in my shoes and imagine you are telling the electrician (who from what I have read will typically be amused and a bit confused by the Audiophile focus and perhaps not the best source of advice) what to do. So, would be great if the post is you imagining you are speaking to the electrician and saying. "ok, here is what I want you to do ......"

Assume I want to do it right and legally (so no non code separate grounds).
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magfan
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There are whole-house surge protectors available. I'd install one.
These are not MOV type which have a lifetime, but rather another technology which doesn't wear out.
Cheap insurance.

For short runs, I'm sure that 4x20amp, 12 ga. will suffice.
Small isolation transformer is good for low current stuff. I use one as part of my Panamax power conditioner and it is great. and only a 400va unit.

Buy a 'Kill-a-Watt' power meter so you can measure voltage drop, current used and most importantly, Power Factor. The meter? about 25$ and is quiet the bargain. I use my as a tool, NOT for permanent installation.
magfan
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I'd need a stethoscope to hear this tranny. The Panamax is way heavy and silent.
The fan in the bathroom makes more noise at my seating position.....or even the 'fridge in the kitchen.
Know what you mean, though. Late at night, especially, stuff you can't hear during the day becomes quite annoying. But not that iso trans!
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