Dedicated circuits
I just completed installing 2 dedicated circuits. After reading several threads here, I went with 30 amp breakers with 10 AWG wire with high end receptacles. One circuit for the amp and the other for everything else. I’m blown away by the difference. Tighter bass, not as bright, better imaging and soundstage. Should have done this long ago.
@z32kerber What made you decide to go with 30 amp breakers instead of 20 amp breakers? |
@jeffseight I used PS Audio receptacles as well. @lak I used 30 amp breakers because a few people said they give more headroom. I’m sure 20 amp would have been more than sufficient. More people said using 10 AWG wire was a better choice than 12 AWG. So for only a few more $$ I went with 30 amp. Whoever gets this house after me will look at this and “What the heck” 🤔 |
There's no audible benefit to a 30A breaker, and significant downstream risks. A downstream short in an AC cable, or outlets not rated for 30 A is a problem I wouldn't want to risk in my home. The PS Audio PowerPorts are not rated for 30 Amps, only 20. If that's what you used you should downgrade your breakers to 20A. |
+1 Congratulations. Yeah, amazing isn’t. The stark difference doesn’t allow room for much interpretation. I’m not sure you would classify this a significant risk. Audio equipment are fused and a dead short is a dead short and would trigger a 20a or 30a breaker. I will admit not to be a professional electrician. I assume a certified electrician did this… and would not have if it did not meet code. ? |
