New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement

@sns Thanks for understanding humor when you see it.  Today, many have NO sense of humor at all.  I guess I feel sorry for them...

Look, other than attending a live show, ANY system is going to be different from that show, and, given the new "digital" age, one wonders why people complained about compression in the old days when today, every bit can be manipulated in the mix-down studio.

I totally get why people seek the last bit of perfection from their systems, and noise is probably an issue in some places.  Methinks one should enjoy the music and buy the best stuff that works IN YOUR ROOM.

We sold lots of Audio Research/Magnepan systems in the day.  Still have not heard anything that is better, but to each his own.  This is why we carried and sold 50 different lines of products.

Cheers!

I have 2 dedicated 20 amp 14ga copper lines to my audio equipment.  Transparent Audio power conditioning, Furutech duplex outlets in our new home. A giant difference to me.

My electrical contractor also paid attention to the number of motors on the circuit and box and don't underestimate the value a good ground. BIG FACTOR.

Those are my experiences FWIW

@papafrgog

don’t underestimate the value a good ground. BIG FACTOR.

Can you elaborate on the grounding in your system? Was the electrician experienced with installing dedicated lines for an audio system?

I recently had my service replaced. A solid copper rod was driven about 5 ft deep into the ground outside. This was wired to the buss bars in the panel for my house. I have seen grids buried in the ground as well. The rod that was driven into the ground is a standard installation by code.

I recently had my service replaced. A solid copper rod was driven about 5 ft deep into the ground outside.

5/8" x 8ft is the minimum per code.

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