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

I would like to hear peoples recommendations on duplex receptacles, compatible with isolated ground circuits.

@bigtwin 

+1

Very good comments. I have been an advocate of high quality AC power for audio components for a long time. I have also recognized that the need for ultra high current capability is grossly exaggerated when discussed on audiophile forums. People take it too far and over the top.

You and @dpop provide very rational examples and explanations as to why there’s no need or supportive evidence to go overboard with regard to having sufficient amounts of electrical current available. The “headroom “  argument can be over inflated.

Charles

 

I, too, waited too long to upgrade the electrical path.  Skeptical of SQ improvement.  Well worth it.  Hearing is believing.  Especially if your system is true to the source.

Voltage drop allowances are not even a NEC requirement, I know I've had voltage drop with my system when I used a carver subwoofer for a short time, even with 20 amp dedicated circuits using 10awg wire.

If I recall, the Carver subs substituted power for size, so a ferocious amount of power was demanded.  Not that surprised.  :-)   A large diameter sub would fix that.