Replacing generic RECEPTACLES


How important is it to replace your generic receptacles with audio grade receptacles . I already replaced my stock power cords to high end Shunyatas. Would it still be necessary to still change my generic receptacles to audio grade? 
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Showing 3 responses by laserjock1963

If you have 12ga wire and a 20A breaker, just change the receptacle. 

If you have 12ga wire and 15A breaker, change the breaker and receptacle. 


@tattooedtrackman

Have you ever seen a 120VAC 20A male plug?

About the only difference is that one side of the plug is horizontal vs both being vertically oriented hence the “t” on the receptacle.

I can’t rememebr seeing any household item that has it other than a hefty audio amplifier. (Heck, they even make and sell adaptors for them)

I used to work on medical lasers that could pull up to 17amps and some of the mobile laser companies would take pliers and twist the horizontal terminal to vertical so it would plug into a 15A receptacle.
(noted on my service report)

Are you the the only person in this house?

Your CDP will never get close to tripping a 15A breaker and you could probably run your whole system off of it without an issue.