AC Dedicated Line
I’ve often wondered why so many folks think they need a 20A circuit for their 2-channel audio systems. I have a 120W Class AB tube amp, tube preamp, tube phono pre, streamer/DAC, and TT. I’ve measured my power and amp draw with everything running at once and it’s about 400watts and 3.8amps. What are all you guys running that requires a 20amp circuit? 15amps seems like plenty to me. is there some hidden advantage of 20amp that I’m unaware of? I’m no electrical guru so perhaps I’m missing something obvious. |
three_easy_payments I’ve often wondered why so many folks think they need a 20A circuit for their 2-channel audio systems. It helps reduce voltage drop. And there are other reasons to run multiple dedicated lines, such as keeping digital components on a different circuit from analog components. If you have high power amplifiers as I do, it’s nice to have each amp on its own circuit. That way, when big crescendos emerge, you know full current is still available to the rest of the system. |
@cleeds It helps reduce voltage drop. Thanks. Again, no electrical prowess here. What would I notice in terms of sound quality during a transient voltage drop caused (at least in part theoretically) by not having enough amperage headroom (i.e. 20A circuit). Just curious if I could hear the issue when voltage drops, even just briefly. I guess exploring the power side of audio could be the next rabbit hole for me to obsess over. ha. |
three_easy_payments What would I notice in terms of sound quality during a transient voltage drop ...Sorry, but I'm not one of the users here who instruct others on what they will or will not hear. I suggest you listen for yourself. |
