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Hey there everyone
I just bought a house and finally have a basement stereo listening room. I've been told I have an extra unused circuit available in the circuit box and I'm thinking of using it as a dedicated line to my stereo.
Any advice on this? And yes, I will have a certified electrician do the work. Any specific wiring you'd recommend?
Also - since my system is all-tube (vintage Mcintosh C22 and 225, ARC phono + vinyl) I'd like to have a switch to turn it all on at once. Are there any audiophile-approved switches available for this?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
JK
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Also - since my system is all-tube (vintage Mcintosh C22 and 225, ARC phono + vinyl) I'd like to have a switch to turn it all on at once. Are there any audiophile-approved switches available for this?
Bad idea.
Audio equipment should be powered up and down per the manufacturer's specs/procedure.
Especially tube equipment.
Edits: 07/11/16
Thanks for the reply. I spoke with Mcintosh and they suggested I plug the 225 into the back of the C22 and just use the C22 Power Switch. I know this is how it was designed to work but I worry that it may be too much for almost 50 year equipment.
Any thoughts on this?
I really like the idea of using a Power Conditioner/AC Regenerator - any suggestions on what work best for my system? Under 1K would be great.
Thanks again for all the responses!
Duane
If you must have a single switch, [not the best way to turn a system on, you really should turn your amp on last and off first] get a power conditioner, that has a switch. Some can be programmed to turn on and off in a chosen order.
If your budget allows check out the PS Audio power regeneraters. Talk to your local dealer, or check out Music Direct or Audio Advisor.
Use the largest gauge wire possible regardless of distance! This means the fattest wire. 8 AWG would be great. A 20A over a 15A for sure. T
Depending on the distance from Breaker Panel to outlets, and assuming a 20A breaker - either 12- short, 10 medium- up to 100' or 8 gauge for Long - over 200' - if the breaker goes up in amperage raise the gauge...
As for a switch- do NOT use a wall light switch - if you want to have a switch for total power on/off- get a DPDT (Double Pole/Double Throw) switch that is rated above the breaker size and have it switch both the Hot/line and neutral.
Have fun
Happy Listening
6bq5, Why would one want the switch to be used on both hot and neutral? If used only on the hot it would sound better in theory. Tweaker
The switth is a silly idea and can only degrade. The op said its for convenience. Come on! Tell him to buy a clapper.......
ET
On the clapper
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