I just installed a new B&K Reference 200.5 series two 5 channel amp in my home theater system. The specs state 200 watts/channel into 8 ohms and 375 watts/channel into 4 ohms and current peak to peak of 75 amps. Here is my question. I have this amp plugged into a typical 15 amp living room house circuit. This circuit is shared by the rest of my home theater gear (tv, preamp, and dvd player). I don't have a dedicated line in my living room for the amp. What causes me concern is that B&K states in the owners manual quite clearly "when possible, use a dedicated AC power line for the amp that is not shared by any other household component...This is very important". Will I damage the amp by using it on the same 15 amp line as my other home theater components? It seems to work fine and sound great. The staement in the owners manual has made me kind of nervous and I don't want to damage the amp. My speakers are Paradigm Reference Studio 100 version two. I need an expert opinion. I appreciate any info.
Don in Phoenix
Don in Phoenix
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