dedicated electrical line


I recently read somewhere that a dedicated electrical line is recommended for some tube amps because of the amount of current they can draw. I have Joule VZN 100s on the way. My home was renovated about 10 years ago - new electrical system was installed at that time.Should I be concerned - not looking forward to trying to explain this one if a dedicated line needs to be installed.
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So, if you cannot install a dedicated line, is the next best thing a power conditioner?

It is supposed to filter out all of the noise from appliances - isn't it?

I know power re-generation is probably the ultimate alternative, but it's BIG$$$

What are the drawbacks of conditioners?

Thanks
From Rf_gumby: I've only heard a few times that conditioners made the sound better

When I added my power conditioner to my AV setup I noticed an amazing difference to the picture quality and the bass tightend up considerably

When I added one to my hi-fi I noticed much better all around sound - but - I'm still not sure if it is the effect of the conditioning - or the fact that the outlets on the conditioner make a much tighter contact with the plug than than what I had previously been using

I did compare:
1. the amp plugged into the conditioner as opposed to
2. the amp plugged into the wall outlet

and could not detect any audible difference - in both cases Furutech power cable was used

The biggest difference I have found is replacing the wall outlet with hospital/Lab Grade outlets