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Dedicating circuits and fancy power outlets

I’ve assembled the following system primarily through fine Audiogon folks like you:

Conrad Johnson Premier 12 mono amps
Conrad Johnson Premier 16 preamp
Conrad Johnson DV 2b CD player
Conrad Johnson EF1 phono preamp
SOTA star, SME IV, Grado
Magnum Dynalab MD102 Tuner
Shunyata Hydra conditioner w/Python cord
Tannoy Turnberry speakers
Stealth PGS IC’s

I’m pretty content with this setup. The only thing I’m considering now is dedicating a 20 amp circuit and buying a Shunyata ZR-71 Audiophile Outlet. I talked with an electrician about doing the work and he said it would make NO difference in the quality of power supplied to my system (and thus no improvement in sound quality). With consideration that the quality of the electricity in my area is good, do you feel he’s correct?

Thank you,
rbschauman
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
If you have your electronics on a branch pretty much all by itself already, yeah, i agree with the electrician.
Generally electricians are not audiophiles.. and his opinion is severely biased.
If your current electrical branch is connected to dimmers, motors, etc, then getting your audio stuff away would help.
If not, then i would say getting a separate 20 amp branch may be a waste of money. It might not.??

A separate 20 amp circuit is not a magical panacea.. though some think it is.. LOL
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
I did it only because I have so much into my system as you seem to also. Did it make a difference Yes, Maybe, No I feel better about doing it so I guess it was worth it. And besides I did it myself so it didn't cost much. It certainly couldn't hurt.

Chuck
xti16
1,495 posts
 
For me when I added dedicated circuits it did lower the noise floor. Nothing earth shattering but a nice difference.
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