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120v vs 240v

Doing a electric panel upgrade and thinking of running 3 new dedicated 8 gauge circuits, 2 for possible future 240 v  ( which can also be 120v) monoblocks and a dedicated 20 amp for other gear
What are the pros and cons of 240v  vs 120 v for amplifiers

also how many isolated ground circuits do I need?

 Thanks 
digitaljoseph
djones51
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Consult an electrician to get advice based on the codes in your area. I can't figure out what you're trying to do. Figure out if you want 240v amplifiers or 120v first. 
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ditusa
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CLEEDS the the plug that is needed is a leviton 5842-i i have 2 in my home in stall by a electrician 125v 20amps top bottom 250v 20amps my amps run on 230v to run 125v change the power cord thats it 230v powe cord is a nema-6-20p to c13 iec my amps see the voltage from 100v to 250v no change of the amp is needed
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ditusa
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DJONES he wants to know if runing the amp on 230v will sound better yes it will i my amps and preamp run on 230v i went down that road no power cord will do that
djones51
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No change of the amp is needed
Depends on the amplifier. 
digitaljoseph OP
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Clarification 
perhaps my prior post was a bit inartfully stated

i am trying to accommodate future potential needs while addressing present and future costs.  I have no issues changing out breakers and plugs in the future to accommodate a potential 240 v amp., as last ng as the wiring and ground are adequate Definitely doing a new panel as I am adding 2 Tesla supercharger circuits, summer kitchen etc
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