Dedicated circuits? Bldng a new house. Help.


I am in the process of having a house built. I have a 50/50 theater/music system, mostly all Linn stuff, and I am very ignorant about electrical power. My stuff is all currently plugged into a Tice power conditioner, except the amps are plugged directly into the wall. I do not have ANY dedicated circuits. They are all sharing.

I have 2 amps,processor,dvd player,cd player,xbox 360, cable box,and a plasma.

Since I am building, obviously this is the time to do what I need to do. So please help. How many dedicated circuits? What plugs into each one? What do I do with the Tice? What kind of outlets?

Thanks.
rushrx

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IMHO you may consider a separate circuit for each amp, one for digital, and one for analog. That leaves your other components. When I built my room I started with four (4) 20 amp circuits using the wattgate 381 plugs which are pricey but worth it. I put them all in one gang box which I wouldn't do again because it tends to bring all your cables to one area making it a wiring mess. If you want to play it safe and cover your self for future requirements I would suggest six (6) 20 amp circuits in three (3) separate gang boxes spaced across your wall, that would give you enough power to cover all your present and future needs. As far as your Tice, it depends on if it has filters to separate the diferent types of devices that you listed. It seems everyone recommends plugging amps into separate circuits because of the power draw, that is what I do keeping my digital / analog on a separate circuit. You will have to be the judge, balaning protecting your equipment with what sounds the best. When you have dedicated clean power you usually don't need conditioners it depends on how clean your source is coming into the home.I was told by the local audio shop to make sure the electrician puts all the circuits on the same leg or side in your panel. Hope this helps as I am not a electrian.