Upgrading electrical-things to do?

With the remote panel idea, I've heard people say that the old fuses vs circuits are the best sounding. If you do go to that extreme it might be worth trying.

thanks for all your suggestions. The electrician came today to look over the situation. He was incredulous when I said I wanted an isolated ground on the dedicated 20amp circuit. I told him I would buy hospital-grade receptacles that would take an isolated ground. He said just a dedicated ground at the circuit would be fine with a surge protector for the electronics (in addition to the full house surge protector).

He said he'll run a 12 gauge wire from the circuit breaker to the stereo outlets. This will be long run from about the front to the back of the house.

any other suggestions based on this additional info would be appreciated.

Thanks
Bob

Since you have an "long run" then a larger gauge than #12 wire is needed to realize the beneifts of reduced surge impedance. Your electrician won't comprehend this, but absolutely insist that at least #10 gauge be installed, or even #8 for a long run such as that.

Holderlin:
My run is not that long and 12 ga. was not good enough in spite of my amp not been that big, go with heavier gauge.
One point many times overlooked is the main entrance to your house/apartment electrical system. Depending on type of wheather and age of the wiring system, you might have less than ideal contact there, so since the electrician will be working at your home, ask him to clean all connections that lead to your new panel, breakers, etc....
You might get surprised on having more light out of your bulbs and therefore better current flow to your beloved target area which is your sound system!!!!!!!
Hope the investment satisfies you when done.
Luis

Contact your local building department before installing or performing any major changes to your Electrical Service. Also, contact the Licensing Board for the Electrician and verify that the number matches the person doing the work. When dealing with Contractors…CYA