Dedicated Line(s), One Line or Two?


We are renovating our NYC condo (in a 1960, 175 apartment building) and using it as an opportunity to run a dedicated line direct from the breaker box to the two-channel system (20 amp, 12 gauge wire).  The contractor ran the line (singular) as requested.  But now I'm reading that ideally we should have two dedicated lines, one for the digital source (CDP) and one for the analog components.  The problem is that running the one line took a lot of work, chopping wall channels, removing molding, etc., and the new line has already been closed in.  I could have it redone to add a second line, but it won't be easy or cheap.  (Obviously I should have done more homework sooner.)   Questions: How much "dedicated line" benefit am I giving up if I just stick with one line, and have two duplex outlets on that one line?   Put differently, having gone to the trouble to add one dedicated line, will I still get enough improvement, so as not to feel like a complete fool for not adding a second line?   Is there a material downside to having digital and analog both drawing power from the same line?  Any input appreciated.  
whitecap

Showing 3 responses by lowrider57

You will get great advice from experts who helped me. But first, what components are in your system and will it include cable TV?
It’s’ when you add computer audio into your system that a second line is absolutely necessary. Computers generate noise through the power line.
I wouldn’t worry about a second line, with your system a 20 amp breaker is just right. If you had mono blocks, you might need a separate line due to high current draw.
Start listening to music and see how it sounds.
saki is right about possible noise from your CDP.  But rather than encour a great expense adding a 2nd line, see how your system sounds and check for noise on the power line. A dedicated AC line does not guarantee noise free power, since you're dealing with the outside power grid.

Power conditioning can lower the noise floor, so can high quality power cables. If the ARC CDP does add noise, there are ways to isolate it from the analogue components. 
2 lines would be best, but you have to weigh the added cost vs. how your system sounds now.