Very informative thread and a model for how this forum should operate. I am no expert on this but I have to agree that one dedicated line should be plenty for your (and most other) systems. As has been stated, running a single line avoids a host of potential problems associated with multiple lines. I am running a single line to a bank of 4 Porter Port duplex outlets behind my rack. I also turn off my digital playback machine when I'm listening to vinyl--not sure if it makes a difference but there you go. Finally, while there have been a number of suggestions about powerstrips etc. I don't think I see reference to the Environmental Potentials 2050 which acts as both a surge suppressor and noise reducer. It is made for very high technology industrial applications but has found favor among audiophiles as well. I had one installed on my panel along with the dedicated line and my system is dead quiet. Hope this helps.
advice on dedicated line
Hello.
I need to have an electrician do some work on my house, and am mulling over a dedicated line for my sound system while she or he is there.
I am new to this, though, and not especially sophisticated about electrical matters. So I am wondering what exactly I want to ask for, and thought maybe you all would know.
I have an amplifier, a cd player, a Sonos unit, and a DAC.
Do I want two dedicated lines--one for the amplifier and one for everything else? So 2 20 amp circuits with 10 gauge wire?
Do I need to say something else about ground wires etc? About the breaker box?
Can I get 3 outlets on one dedicated line?
What kind of outlets do I want?
Anything else I should know?
Thanks!
mc
I need to have an electrician do some work on my house, and am mulling over a dedicated line for my sound system while she or he is there.
I am new to this, though, and not especially sophisticated about electrical matters. So I am wondering what exactly I want to ask for, and thought maybe you all would know.
I have an amplifier, a cd player, a Sonos unit, and a DAC.
Do I want two dedicated lines--one for the amplifier and one for everything else? So 2 20 amp circuits with 10 gauge wire?
Do I need to say something else about ground wires etc? About the breaker box?
Can I get 3 outlets on one dedicated line?
What kind of outlets do I want?
Anything else I should know?
Thanks!
mc