dedicated electrical line

If 6' is the minimum (between rods) what's max? When does it become a different "ground" and a potential (pun) hazard? My power is fine, just interested.

Dedicated lines may be better and may also be cheaper than power conditioners. I've only heard a few times that conditioners made the sound better, but dedicated lines almost always improve the sound, although the change may be subtle.

Congrats on your Joules- nice amps.

RFG

From Rf_gumby: I've only heard a few times that conditioners made the sound better

When I added my power conditioner to my AV setup I noticed an amazing difference to the picture quality and the bass tightend up considerably

When I added one to my hi-fi I noticed much better all around sound - but - I'm still not sure if it is the effect of the conditioning - or the fact that the outlets on the conditioner make a much tighter contact with the plug than than what I had previously been using

I did compare:
1. the amp plugged into the conditioner as opposed to
2. the amp plugged into the wall outlet

and could not detect any audible difference - in both cases Furutech power cable was used

The biggest difference I have found is replacing the wall outlet with hospital/Lab Grade outlets

KJO;
Let me know if you find the need for dedicated lines as I just bought the fourier panthare amps; they to will be similiar to your joule electra's ac draw.
Enjoy a very excellant amp!!!!
Regards and Happy Listening;
RLeff

RLeff, I have been listening to the Joules for about 3 months without a dedicated line. They sound terrific - paired with the Joule preamp, I could not be happier. I am still considering installing a dedicated line, though, because they seem to get only just enough power. The Joules use a variac. I have to dial up the variac almost to its maximum point (and sometimes to its max) to get the amplifiers enough current (the amps have a readout that lets you know when you are at the proper point). I have not made the time yet to contact an electrician to see if the installation of one or two dedicated lines (20 amp as suggested here) would do the trick. What has been your experience with the panthare's? Regards, Kevin