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Amplifier and Digital Streamer on Single 15A Circuit?

I’ll shortly be setting up a new system, a Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated (with DAC module) and an Innuos Zenith MK III digital music streamer/server.  

Unfortunately they will will be on the same 15A circuit in my house.  The circuit powers all wall outlets in my living room, but I can be sure nothing else is powered while I’m using my HiFi system.  

I know that many, Gryphon included, say to plug the amp direct into the wall and not use conditioners.   Also, I’ll be upgrading power cords to the Amp and Streamer, likely with AQ Hurricanes.

At first I was concerned it was only a 15A circuit, not 20A, but then I realized that even with the Diablo that has a max peak power consumption of 1900W, that during my use power consumption will never go high enough to trip the 15A breaker, unless I’m playing at insane volumes (I don’t).

I’m sure others must have run into this same issue. 

How detrimental will this configuration, having the amp and digital source on the same 15A circuit, be to sound quality?  And what remedies do I have - should I get a conditioner that will isolate the digital source at least and leave my amp plugged into the wall?




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OP,

I recommend a high quality power distribution block for your gear. I have all of my digital gear and amps plugged into Nordost QB8. I found QB8 to be very effective in isolating and lowering noise. One thing I appreciate about Nordost is their modular approach...once you settle with QB8, you can add Qv2 and Qk1 plugin modules to further enhance the sound of your system. Each component in Nordost power conditioning is complementary, the more you add the better it gets.

You may wanna read up on Nordost QRT system before you buy a brand X power strip. 

I started last year with QB8 and now have full QRT system.
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