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Will dedicated power lines eliminate ground loops

I am in the process of lining up an electrician to install five dedicated circuits (with Wattgate outlets)for my audio system. Last week I added a BAT V75 SE amp to my system and as happens almost every time a new piece is introduced, I'm having to track down a ground loop or the source of a buzz. Will dedicated power lines help eliminate this problem once and for all? Thanks.
jcambron
stehno
1,453 posts
 
BAT products seem to be more susceptible to hums than the average mfg'er.

The generic response is:

Lifting or floating the grounds or installing an isolated ground for these dedicated lines should help.

Also, ensure that no TV, TV cable, satellite, cable box, etc. are associated in any way with these new dedicated lines.

For best sonics, I would recommend lifting the grounds from all components except for the preamp.

-IMO
stenersr
84 posts
 
What is "lifting the grounds"?
maxcast
95 posts
 
Lifting the grounds means to use the "cheater" plug which in a three prong to two prong adaptor.

To continue a bit more....Stehno, you say, "or installing an isolated ground for these dedicated lines..." how about this situation. I have two wire service in my house. I was able to add a 20 amp three wire line for the stereo. There also is a 15 amp two wire line already there. Can I run a ground "jumper" to the two wire line? Would this help eliminate ground loops??
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