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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? 
tattooedtrackman
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fourwnds
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@audiosens The wall plate is a tweak I've always thought was just an appearance thing. 
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tattooedtrackman OP
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jhills.... So you are saying that a CDP does not need to be on a dedicated circuit ? And that just changing the receptacle to an audio grade is good enough? 
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tattooedtrackman OP
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I always thought and heard that a CDP and all digital components would be better off on a dedicated circuit..
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tattooedtrackman OP
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@everyone.....How many of you that have a high resolution CDP have it on a dedicated circuit?
cleeds
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jhills
In fact lower amp equipment should not be used in high amp circuits. If something fails, something might burn before the breaker trips.
That's silly - properly installed 15A and 20A lines are equally safe. In each case, the breaker's function is to protect the line itself, not the device connected to it. Components have their own fuse or breaker for that purpose. There is no hazard in connecting a low-amperage device to a 20A line.
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