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Old 02-03-2013, 02:41 PM
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I happen to run my MC1.2K's on individual 20 amp dedicated lines. However, they run perfectly fine on dedicated 15 amp lines also.
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Old 02-03-2013, 03:09 PM
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Quote from Jeff Dorgay review of the mighty MC1.2KW's ...

These big beasts need a lot of juice to do their thing. You can run a pair on a 15-amp line, but they won’t reach full power. A dedicated 20-amp line is better, but if you really want the full 1,200-watt-per-channel experience, you’ll need a pair of 15-amp dedicated lines, as McIntosh tech-support head Chuck Hinton recommends: “Each amp needs its own 15-amp line for maximum performance.” While McIntosh lists the maximum current draw at 13 amps, no point in scrimping if you’re getting dedicated power lines run. I say go for 20 amp lines and make sure to have it done by a qualified electrician.
Hmmmm interesting .....good to know
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Old 02-03-2013, 03:53 PM
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It all depends if you push it to full power, but you should have 15 as Ivan says if you do, 20 can not hurt..

If I had a 1.2 I would set it up for 220-240 since that is always best and most likely better for the amp too,

Less= amps = less current draw=less heat
more volts =more pressure =less draw.

Setup a 30-40 amp 220-240 circuit and be done with it
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I happen to run my MC1.2K's on individual 20 amp dedicated lines. However, they run perfectly fine on dedicated 15 amp lines also.
What I think the message here is, Ivan does the dedicated line, and for safety sake thats a great reason to justify the expense
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What I think the message here is, Ivan does the dedicated line, and for safety sake thats a great reason to justify the expense
+ is the correct way for less noise in your system. I run a dedicated 6 awg line only for my amps. Another for my subs and another for my sources. I have no niose at all. My picture looks incredible detailed and sharp. Sound breathtaking.
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It's gonna cost as much as a component ($$$) to get it right.
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It's gonna cost as much as a component ($$$) to get it right.
Twenty x 20 amp lines... Look at when the System goes on at 25 seconds.


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Twenty x 20 amp lines... Look at when the System goes on at 25 seconds.

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That's insane.
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And how.
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Twenty x 20 amp lines... Look at when the System goes on at 25 seconds.

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