Your dealer told you wrong information. That amp does not use near 2400 watts. Here is the info showing 800 watts total . A 15 amp circuit is sufficient! https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/851/851a |
Loads of amps (for example many Audio Research amps like my Ref 40 and Phono 2SE or my VTL MB 450s) use 20A female IECs like this. They do not need a special outlet. Also they use standard male plugs just like all the other items in your hifi, youll just need a 20A IEC power cord. The 2400W rating is a peak value that is likely to be reached rarely if ever and likely only for an instant. Clearly don't try to plug this in to an extension cord (and as others have noted make sure your wiring is up to spec) but other than that you should have no issues. |
Ps @yogiboy is wrong he gave the specs for the 851A, which clearly Has a 15A IEC. The 851W amp is specified at 2400w peak see the tech specs here https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/851/851w |
Hodu, At 200 watts per channel amp if you will be pushing the amp with high dynamic music don't let the electrician talk you into using #12awg wire. #12 is bare minimum for a 20 amp circuit. Stick to your guns and tell him #10 wire. You want the mains voltage to hold constant and not fluctuate when the power supply is trying to recharge the Caps. IF you can have him install 10-2 with ground NM-B cable. (Romex is a Trade Name of). Whether or not he can use NM-B will depend on the local electrical code as well as whether the wiring installation of NM-B will meet local code. If he cannot use NM-B ask him if he can use 10-2 with ground solid conductor MC aluminum armor cable. NOT stranded wire. |
