Will I benefit with 20 or 15 amp dedicated lines

I have an electrician coming to install 2 dedicated lines and I'm wondering should I use 20 or 15 amp service. I have a Meridian G08 cd player, Sonic Frontier Line 3 pre and a Sonic Frontier Power 2.
Bill

kitegod10-28-2009 5:04am

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yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,827 posts 10-28-2009 at 10:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A 15 amp is plenty,you will never need a 20 amp it would be total overkill,a 15 amp is the correct type for your gear.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,827 posts 10-28-2009 at 10:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't understand why you need a 20 amp when your gear only uses about 500 watts. 1 amp= 110 watts so a 15 amp circuit is about 1700 watts; a 20 amp is about 2200 watts, it is like using a 5 amp fuse when you need a 1 amp fuse. You are better off having a breaker trip instead of frying your gear. I know of no audio gear that would ever draw that much current,but if it makes you feel better go ahead and do it!

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