how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??


I am getting a piece of equipment from europe that is set for 230v- I called the manufacturer and they said it can not be rewired to 110 I should simply run a 230 line= i already have 12 gauge wire ran to the stereo room- Is it just a matter of getting a 20 amp 230v breaker for my elec. panel-
Can i use the outlets I have now and a USA type power cord or what do I need to do?- thanks
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Disagree about "230v reserved for stoves and heating..."
I have a 240v in my living room for the in wall air conditioner. I COULD (if I felt like it) buy a 240v power conditioner and use that 240 outlet for my stereo (the conditioner I am thinking of uses 240 but outputs 120)
So it is no big deal to install a 240v outlet in a living room. The only thing as mentioned it must have the proper duplex so it can NEVER be mistaken for a 120v outlet.

About the 240v item combined with 120v items.. A very small possibility of an issue (like damaging the 120v stuff) exists if a short developed in just the right way in the 240v item.. But if you are willing to take the risk (low) then it would be up to you.