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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
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ditusa
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Thanks for the feedback. I’ll swap out the 30 amp breakers for 20 amp.

Smart move! 30 amp breakers require 30 amp plugs.

Mike

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cey
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man, thats cool. i been thinkin of doing that for a good while. i wont have the time any soon, but hopefully  ill get around to it next year. 

vthokie83
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Z32kerber,

Congratulations on the upgrade! Best $450 I spent was for two 20A dedicated circuits, with audiophile quality receptacles…..the improvement was immediately noticeable and pronounced 

z32kerber OP
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Yes. I was truly blown away at the difference in nearly every aspect of the sound. 

gs5556
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A 30-amp breaker requires a 30-amp rated receptacle or you will be in violation of your local building/electrical codes. The fuse rating of the equipment is not a safe alternative because something else can be plugged into that outlet and it may not have a fuse to protect against an overload, creating a fire hazard. 

 

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