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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
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jtcf
303 posts
 
I put in a dedicated line in with a PSAudio Power Port and it it did lower the noise floor.I believe a hospital grade outlet or "audiophile" outlet simply has a firmer grip on the plug and the dedicated line isn't broken up several times on it's way to my system in other outlets.It's a fact that electricity can leak out into dust and dirt from the bare wire ends in outlets,light switches,and light fixtures.Just makes sense to keep all connections from the breaker box onward clean and tight fitting.
As far as power conditioners,I never found one that didn't cause one or more problems so simple surge protection does it for now.Hope this helps with your decision.
snofun3
599 posts
 
"Generally electricians are not audiophiles.. and his opinion is severely biased."

AND -

"Generally audiophiles are not electricians. and their opinions are severely biased."

Listen to the man who knows about electricity.
jea48
2,944 posts
 
Listen to the man who knows about electricity.
05-19-12: Snofun3

True! But that would not be the ignorant electrician of the OP's.

He knows not what he is talking about.
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bryoncunningham
888 posts
 
One man's opinions...

Yes, do it.
Yes, you will hear an improvement.
No, it won't be earth shattering.
Yes, you will still be happy you did it.

One man's suggestions...

-Consider using VH Audio's 10 gauge cryo'd Romex or something similar.

-Consider using a Maestro outlet or a SR Teslaplex. I've owned both. I've also owned the Shunyata SR-Z1, which I didn't care for. (I have no connection to any of these companies)

-Ask your electrician to run the shortest possible line, and to avoid running the new line close to other AC lines.

-Ask Jim (Jea48) any other questions. He knows this stuff backwards and forwards.

-Have fun.

Bryon
nick_sr
263 posts
 
Yes for the dedicated line! It provides peace of mind.

As for the outlet any hospital grade will do from Hubbell or Cooper. The audiophile brands such as Shunyata and others are simply these rebranded and then sold for three to five times the price.
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