07-06-2012, 11:32 AM
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Merry Christmas to all
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 53,224
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Jayson.......Glad to hear you have decided to go with a dedicated circuit for your sound system. Looking at your power requirements based on the gear in your signature, a single 20 amp circuit will satisfy your current needs. The actual cost of two dedicated circuits, both installed at the same time, will not be that much more. You might want to consider possible future power needs.
The wire gauge will be determined by the over-current device (circuit breaker) rating, and the distance from the electrical panel to the outlet(s). A 20 amp circuit requires a minimum wire size of #12 copper. If the length of the circuit exceeds 50 feet, I would suggest you go up one wire size to #10 copper to ensure minimum voltage drop.
By using two 20 amp dedicated circuits you can power your amp and preamp from one circuit, and power your sources from the other 20 amp circuit. That's what I would do.
Happy listening. 
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Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
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