macg19,
Sorry I meant to tag you.
I wanted to be certain that the gauge wire in your rented home is correct for 20 amp circuit breakers.
Is it possible a 20 amp outlet can make a big difference in SQ?
This is a somewhat rhetorical question, but I'm interested if anyone has a similar experience, or can explain why...
I have one duplex outlet to power everything. I assumed it was 15 amp so a few months ago I replaced the outlet with a hospital grade 15 amp outlet. (fwiw there are 4 wires, 2 white 2 black). My tube amp is plugged directly into the wall.
On Friday the air-con went out so I had a reason to check the fuse box - and realized that the circuit powering my AV is 20 amp.
So I replaced the outlet with the same brand and grade but 20 amp.
I was surprised that there was a significant change in SQ - I'd say dynamics are faster, more detailed, more powerful.
If I'd spent $500 or more I'd factor in the mental bias but I spent $20 and expected nothing.
Am I imagining this?
Any thoughts?
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@lak no worries and thank you! |
@erik_squires thanks for all the tips |
@steakster You mistake the difference between electrical safety and audiophile sound. for example, the push in stabs are not going to give you audiophile sound with a point contact but they won't get hot or burn the house down.
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