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AC Power Question

I am repositioning my system and need to install ac outlets. I assume its a good idea to have a dedicated circuit for my system below ( stereo only). Should i have 2 dedicated circuits? 15 or 20 amps? I may also have a power conditioner in the loop as well. Thanks in advance for any thoughts and advice on do's and don'ts.... 

CJ 16LSII preamp
Levinson 532H amp
BW 803D3
Roon Nucleus server
Mytek dac
SACD player
Basis turntable
Heed phono pre
Large screen TV
Apple TV
Cable box
WiFi router



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erik_squires
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The cost difference assuming you have the breaker space for it is almost zero, so go for 2 x 20.  This requires only 1 more conductor.

You can underrate, which is a little safer. Choose 15 A breakers, but 12 gauge wiring. You get the low resistance of the thicker copper, but the safety of the lower tripping point.

Also, you may need a cable TV ground isolator. Might as well get one, they're cheap and prevent ground loop issues later.
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noromance
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Correct me if I'm wrong but if using two runs off two breakers, make sure they are on the same phase or you could get noise. I used 8 gauge on a 20amp breaker.
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epatrowicz OP
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Good advice all....
clearthink
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noromance"if using two runs off two breakers, make sure they are on the same phase or you could get noise"

That is myth, fiction, and misinformation there is no truth, validity, or basis for this claim where do you think the "noise" will come from!
mental
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There is a member in here that knows the NEC like the back of his hand, maybe he’ll chime in. I’m a retired electrician and the the NEC code book has been revised quite a few time since I left the field. I will tell you this, different phases for those isolated circuits, and if you want to take it to another level think isolation transformers.
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