Dedicated line questions...


Did a search, but can’t come up with a good answer. I am considering the install of a dedicated line. The general consensus is a 20amp circuit. How does this rectify with a full system designed around 15amp components/cords. I already have PS audio receptacles, and have upgraded/cleaned up all the other outlets on the current circuit, but it is still noisy. Would installing a 20amp circuit require a refit of gear or just 15-20 amp power cords? I don’t run big mono’s and really only need one line. Would a dedicated 15 suffice?  Yeah, fairly clueless in this realm.
geof3

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If I were building a new home or re-wiring my home I'd probably run 20A to my audio receptacle.  But I wouldn't pay an electrician hundreds of dollars to convert my 15A to 20A without a known reason or goal.  I run all my gear into a power regenerator that only draws 500W and and 5.3A.  I have plenty of headroom.  It's all about what you're trying to manage and achieve.
@geof   That's a reasonable goal.  While I use a 15A circuit, it is dedicated to only my audio.