i'd like to thank everyone for all of the helpful info. i just finished installing 4 new outlets on 4 circuits from a sub panel run off of the main box. i went from a 40amp breaker, ran 3 conductor 8 gauge to the subpanel, drove a separate 5/8" grounding rod from the subpanel, used separate neutral and ground wires for each circuit and used hubbell hospital grade outlets from hcm audio(24.75ea). wow!!! what a difference. increased detail AND smooth involving presentation not to mention a bigger and better image! i couldn't hardly listen to my system during the daytime before.....too hard sounding. i have been listening all day while two window ac units and a dehumidifier and my computer are all on and it sounds terrific! the only thing i can add to the discussion is i am going to try a quieting transformer. my local spectral dealer has one hooked up with his 2c3d system. i will report back when i get it hooked up. i am hearing info for the first time on many cd's!
Dedicated power lines for audio?
I have read all of the stories about PLC's and as a result I first want to build and try a dedicated circuit for my audio system. I have a 200 AMP Square D panel with lots of available space to start with... Now what? What kind of breakers, dedicated surge devices, filters, lines, outlets, ground protection, etc?