I'm having a dedicated electrical line installed soon for my B&K Reference 200.5 amp. Should I have the electrician install a 20 amp line or just a 15 amp line? Is this amp designed to work on a 20 amp line? If so, why does it have a regular 15 amp plug? The owners manual states it is important that it is plugged into " a dedicated line". Thanks for any info.
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According to the specs, the max current draw is 17.5 Amps... can't share a breaker with another component due to the current requirement so it seems...Danish -
Oh, and the electrician can install a 20 amp breaker, proper Romex (12ga I think), and an outlet that is rated for 20 amps (but will accept a 15A plug). He/she should know what to do...DanishComment
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Put in the 20A.GregComment
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Agreed. Put in the 20A circuit. I had two dedicated 20A circuits run just to the equipment racks in my previous theater, and have four in my current equipmet room.
Definitely want the power units getting all the juice they need.
CHRIS
Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
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Thanks all, I'm going with the 20 amp line. :TComment
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I have a B&K 200.5 series two power amp. For all you B&K owners out there I have a question. My amp is plugged into its own dedicated 20 amp line. I usually use my preamp (Marantz AV 8801) to turn on my amp from standby via a 12 volt trigger. This always works fine with no problems at all. But... -
I have to vent my anger.
About 18 months ago I renovated my house. Totally rewired as well. I have plenty of electricity available. 3 phase x 80 amps.
I had one specific instruction for the electrician. Put my soundroom / HT on a dedicated circuit.
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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...
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You know I don't have any good luck anymore when it comes to home theater gear. Recently I just had my B&K Reference 30 preamp repaired at the factory (for the second time). It now works good so in July 08 I bought a new B&K Reference 200.5 series two amp to go with it after my Sherbourn amp...
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There has been some personal interest in my recent visit with Ayre and Classe' that I thought I would share with the people here. It is a bit lengthy but I hope you find it a useful read just the same.
Purpose:
You are probably wondering why I would even bother to demo...
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