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Dedicated Circuit to Double Identical Setup

First post here, have knowledge and multiple visits to the site, just never made a post yet.  To preface my post, I am also aware that what I'm posting about has multiple threads in archive.  I have read through a lot of those posts.  However, I have yet to see any post with my identical situation.

The setup I have is a double system.  So I have two of the same of each:  Denon X2400, and Audiosource amp 210vs.  Each one of these will be in separate rooms driving separate HT/sound systems.  What I would like to know is how I should feed the dedicated circuits to these systems?  A separate 20amp run (planning to use 10/2 romex) for each setup or can both systems run off one 20 amp circuit?  The components are being housed only approx. 20' away from each other and running power is easy as it is all basement access under the floor.

All help is greatly appreciated- please let me know if you need more info, I didn't want to get too wordy but tried sticking with the basics.  Equipment is already purchased based on previous experience and models that I've had before so switching equipment is not optional/ideal at this point.

Thanks again
masster666
masster666 OP
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Thanks for the in-depth comments.  I've spent some time on this site.  I will probably never even scratch the surface of some of the things that are posted here.  This stuff is extremely intricate.  For me, the most I understand at the moment is the setup I have and the speakers that I am running everything to.  I see what you're saying with an integrated amp, and obviously I'm sure you're right.  At this point the $$ has been spent and I have to work with what I've got.  I just want to make sure I'm doing it the best way I can to get the most out of what I have to work with.  Thanks again for your help.  I'll slowly continue to learn more about all this
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Wiring isn't all that intricate or hard. Normal house wiring is fine, except the way they do it is daisy chain from outlet to outlet. This is fine for saving money on wire. But each outlet is extra connections, each of which introduces all sorts of little noises and problems that aren't there with one direct run of wire. 

My room was wired the normal way at first. Later I ran a line direct. The difference was easy to hear, even with my system back then, nowhere near what it is now. It wasn't night and day, just your normal garden variety improvement you can hear. 

Its almost impossible to AB this stuff so here's a simple test you can do to see if you even can hear a difference. Listen to music. Flip off a lot of breakers. Listen again. That's about the improvement you get with a typical AC power upgrade.
gdnrbob
4,509 posts
 
@OP,
I would PM Audiogon member Jea48.
He has been one of the best sources of information regarding wiring and circuitry on this forum.
bob
masster666 OP
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I appreciate the advice Bob thank you
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