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AC Power Question

I am repositioning my system and need to install ac outlets. I assume its a good idea to have a dedicated circuit for my system below ( stereo only). Should i have 2 dedicated circuits? 15 or 20 amps? I may also have a power conditioner in the loop as well. Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advice on do's and don'ts.... 

CJ 16LSII preamp
Levinson 532H amp
BW 803D3
Roon Nucleus server
Mytek dac
SACD player
Basis turntable
Heed phono pre
Large screen TV
Apple TV
Cable box
WiFi router



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lowrider57's avatar
lowrider57
5,411 posts
 
@jea48 and @almarg are the experts on this subject. Hopefully one of them will join in.

They advised me when installing my dedicated lines. I'm running my analogue and digital on separate dedicated 20 amp circuits into separate Hubble duplex receptacles. In my case, I have a subpanel for my audio lines.

Both lines on the same leg with equal distribution of current draw from devices and appliances
to the sevice panel. 


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sleepwalker65's avatar
sleepwalker65
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The load placed on each of Lowrider57’s circuits is minimal and relatively steady. Placing both on the same leg is good practice based on the application. If you think you’re going to have a perfectly balanced panel just by arbitrarily splitting loads, you are in fantasy land. The only way to balance a panel is by doing measurements, and even then at one instant the balance will be different than the next. 
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