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?




nyev

Showing 1 response by tomic601

I would start out in the garage or wherever that 15 A circuit starts..start there..make sure panel connections are TIGHT..have an electrician do this, IF you are not qualified and competent and MOST importantly SAFE.
Check to see IF your dedicated circuit is on same leg as bigger motors in house, furnace, freezer, AC, heatpump, refrigerator, etc.. IF possible move to opposite leg of panel.
I always replace the breaker in lanel unless I know it if freshy fresh ! they corrode, etc..

Next ditch the el cheapo outlet on wall for at least a Hubbel Hospital grade.

Next I would get a Furman 15i or better to plug the streamer, network switch, wallwarts and other trash generating junk into...

The big dog I would run into wall direct, unless you hear no difference by running it thru conditioner...

even my lowly 1961 MC240 sounds better direct into wall over a bevy of $3 K conditioners...

IF you cant hear a difference, consider trading the Diabo...ya overspent ( this is 99.324% a joke )

also try running the server/streamer off another circuit with a hyper quality extension cord..make this up w 12 G and Hubbel Hospital grade components.. TO evaluate what happens...then you can judge IF hiring electricians to fish an outlet will benefit you.

FWIW, I try to actually follow my own advice....5 dedicated circuits in my reference room just for audio..

have fun

sounds like you have fantastic components !!!!!!