@geof That's a reasonable goal. While I use a 15A circuit, it is dedicated to only my audio.
Dedicated line questions...
Did a search, but can’t come up with a good answer. I am considering the install of a dedicated line. The general consensus is a 20amp circuit. How does this rectify with a full system designed around 15amp components/cords. I already have PS audio receptacles, and have upgraded/cleaned up all the other outlets on the current circuit, but it is still noisy. Would installing a 20amp circuit require a refit of gear or just 15-20 amp power cords? I don’t run big mono’s and really only need one line. Would a dedicated 15 suffice? Yeah, fairly clueless in this realm.
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It’s very simple. Ask the electrician to install a circuit to your listening room. What you need: 20-amp breaker at the panel; Nema 5-20R receptacle on the wall. This type accommodates both 15 and 20 amp plugs. This is what to buy (or something similar if you want a audiophile receptacle): https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-TWR20-W-20-Amp-125-Volt-Receptacle/dp/B001DFOZ4S/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1DEI... A wire from the breaker to the receptacle. Use either: 3-wire #10 romex, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-63948426-SIMpull-residential-electrical/dp/B000BPD970/ref=sr_1_4?cr... or 12/2 MC cable, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-68580021-12-Gauge-Conductors-Insulated/dp/B000BQYAHM/ref=sr_1_2?cri... Then you’re good to go with whatever you plug in. If the plug fits the receptacle, it’s all safe. |
geof3,
I completely agree, A line for just audio equipment and nothing else. That can't help but be a good thing. Just getting all the extra stuff and connections off the line. A much cleaner path. I was thinking a total of 3 receptacles. 2 on the side wall for my front end equipment. And one between the speakers for the amp. Plug the amp straight into the wall so I don't need a long power cord to the Shunyata Triton. |
I used to be able to hear feedback in my stereo when I turned on lights in the dining room. An independent line ended that. They do matter, and not just for peace of mind. I actually ran two to my system which lets me keep my amps plugged directly into the wall while isolating the front end on a different line. If you can afford the wire cost, I'd recommend having the electrical pull the second line too. The added work is minimal and you might find that you want it later down the line. Honestly I wish I had three, one for the amps, one for the front end, and a third for anything with switching supplies. The further down the road you go, the more all of these power supply issues matter. In my system it's usually manifested as a greater ability to relax into the music. I clench my jaw when exposed to high frequency distortion and have ceramic tweeters that are more than happy to pass that information along. |
One last thought regarding my motivation for 3 lines. I had a switching supply for my minidsp subwoofer crossover. When I unplugged it from the front end circuit I could tell it was injecting some jaw clenching distortion so I moved it over to a standard outlet/circuit. The next time I flipped the dining room light I heard it in the stereo just as I had before installing the isolated circuit. Bridging those circuits even through an ancillary power supply killed the isolation. Just something to keep in mind... |
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