New Electrical Circuit


I have an older house with open circuits so I am wiring a new dedicated circuit for my audio gear.  Before I do so, would it be very advantageous to bump up the quality of the outlet and / or wiring to improve quality or is this overkill? Has anyone done this in the past and what would you recommend? 

puffbojie

I'd run 20 Amps, which immediately requires 12 gauge wiring. 

At a bare minimum, use Commercial/Residential outlets, which now have to be Tamper Resistant (TR).  Relatively affordable ($4-5 each).

While your electricians are in there might as well also put in a whole house surge protector in the panel.

12 gauge solid copper for a minimum.  14 is better but much harder to work with.

I use an Oyaide receptacle following a hospital grade one.  You need it tight. I didn't notice any sonic revelations but I do enjoy my music more.

Had to cut an existing gang box to get it in dere.

@puffbojie I am an electrician, so I installed them myself. # 12 AWG RW90 wire, 20 amp Sqaure D QO breakers for my panel, and Cardas Plugs. The difference was well worth the effort. Dead quiet, larger soundstage, seemed deeper and wider, the presence felt bigger. 

@fuzztone 14 is thinner than 12. I think you meant 10. 
 

FWIW I have two 20a dedicated circuits with 12awg romex. 
I like to isolate digital from analog 

Wow mind blown. Thanks guys. I had to do this out of necessity but excited for the unintended upgrade.