Amp and preamp on same outlet?


Just how much of a no-no is this? ARC goes as far to print in their manual to say to have the amp and preamp on their own circuit. I live in an apt. and I'm forced to have both plugged into the same outlet. Cords just don't reach....How much sound quality is lost by doing this? It sounds great as is, but is there a major detriment to this? I'm curious.
audiolover718
There's no way to tell unless you try it. In your case, a good solution may be to plug the amp into the wall, and plug your preamp into a line conditioner that isolates the outlets. With power products, though, there's no telling what kind of results you get. If you call Cable Company, they can make recommendations and send you demo units to try first, before you buy. Its the best way to do it.
The first step is to be using a dedicated AC line. If not, don't plug into a line that shares use with high-draw items like appliances.
Get 2 20v dedicated lines, then you can follow ARCs advice; one line for amp and pre, next line for components.
The outlet is most likely on a 15 amp circuit that is rated for 1800 watts. If you total everything that is on that circuit it will not come close to that. If the breaker has not tripped then you should be fine. Enjoy your stuff and don't worry. Anything else is pure overkill!
Tell me you're not really plugging your power amp and preamp into the same power circuit? Do you have no shame? It's a major, no make that mega-major no-no. I'm surprised it hasn't made your system unlistenable. If you continue with this sordid behavior you will be dragged out of your apartment, taken to a public square and beaten with power cords. I harumph you!