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Dedicating circuits and fancy power outlets

I’ve assembled the following system primarily through fine Audiogon folks like you:

Conrad Johnson Premier 12 mono amps
Conrad Johnson Premier 16 preamp
Conrad Johnson DV 2b CD player
Conrad Johnson EF1 phono preamp
SOTA star, SME IV, Grado
Magnum Dynalab MD102 Tuner
Shunyata Hydra conditioner w/Python cord
Tannoy Turnberry speakers
Stealth PGS IC’s

I’m pretty content with this setup. The only thing I’m considering now is dedicating a 20 amp circuit and buying a Shunyata ZR-71 Audiophile Outlet. I talked with an electrician about doing the work and he said it would make NO difference in the quality of power supplied to my system (and thus no improvement in sound quality). With consideration that the quality of the electricity in my area is good, do you feel he’s correct?

Thank you,
rbschauman
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rhyno
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i originally ran 12/3 dedicated romex to my rig. it was a major improvement. total length to breaker < 10ft.

then, fancier outlets (first Oyaide R1s, then Maestros). another good (less dramatic) improvement.

adding Oyaide WPZ plate, another incremental improvement.

finally, i saw that the dedicated line had a splice in it, and replaced with oyaide 10ga romex...another nice improvement.

it ALL makes a difference. (and i still use a power conditioner, by TG Audio---passive only though).
rbschauman OP
138 posts
 
Thank you all for the responses. Sorry, I've been away a bit and haven't had the opportunity to respond.

Anyway, alot of good food for thought here - yum-yum. Now, I'll try to digest it with the expectation that fulfillment will soon follow as I believe I'll be albe to put this issue to rest.

Thank you,
Randy
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