[Deftone]

hello all,i am new to this forum and also a newbie in the hifi world.Just want to know if its ok to run the system that i an trying to get thru a 13amps circuit or do i need a 15amps/20amps electrical circuit?Your reply is much appreciates.Thank you.

[Napalm]

hello all,i am new to this forum and also a newbie in the hifi world.Just want to know if its ok to run the system that i an trying to get thru a 13amps circuit or do i need a 15amps/20amps electrical circuit?Your reply is much appreciates.Thank you.

What is the system comprised of?

Nap.

[Deftone]

What is the system comprised of?

Nap.

Nap,I will be getting the 4BSST2,BP26,BCD-1 and the BDA-1.Will add the 6BSST2 and the SP2 or the SP3 later on.

[Elizabeth]

Add up the wattage of each of your components: then if it is less than 1,300 watts your OK.
My Bryston 4B-SST2 andBP-26, BP1.5, several digital components, and two powerline conditioners, uses an average of 600 watts. (this is the utility bill calculation with stereo on, but not always playing 24/7.
So 600 watts is well within a 13 amp circuit, and I have a LOT of stuff turned on and connected.

[BrysTony]

Add up the wattage of each of your components: then if it is less than 1,300 watts your OK.
My Bryston 4B-SST2 andBP-26, BP1.5, several digital components, and two powerline conditioners, uses an average of 600 watts. (this is the utility bill calculation with stereo on, but not always playing 24/7.
So 600 watts is well within a 13 amp circuit, and I have a LOT of stuff turned on and connected.

Total available watts from a 13 amp circuit is typically a little more.  If you have 120 volts on the circuit then watts available would be 13amps X 120volts = 1560 watts.
Tony

[Napalm]

I'd say that if you don't go ape on the volume it should work.

I would calculate it as sum of idle power consumption of all components + 200 Watts musical power.

Nap. 

[Deftone]

Total available watts from a 13 amp circuit is typically a little more.  If you have 120 volts on the circuit then watts available would be 13amps X 120volts = 1560 watts.
Tony

Tony,what i am having now is 220v with a 13 amps circuit.

Nap,i am not going to blow my roof off. I only listen at a comfortable volume level.

[Napalm]

Tony,what i am having now is 220v with a 13 amps circuit.

Nap,i am not going to blow my roof off. I only listen at a comfortable volume level.

Sounds like you're in Europe. At 220V/13A it should work no matter what you do, blowing the roof included. Just connect them and enjoy.

Nap.

[BrysTony]

Sounds like you're in Europe. At 220V/13A it should work no matter what you do, blowing the roof included. Just connect them and enjoy.

Nap.

I agree -- the 220V gives you more available watts: 220 X 13 = 2860 watts.  Crank up the volume!
Tony

[Deftone]

Sounds like you're in Europe. At 220V/13A it should work no matter what you do, blowing the roof included. Just connect them and enjoy.

Nap.

Nap,not Europe but from the far east,Singapore exactly.

[larevoj]

Nap,not Europe but from the far east,Singapore exactly.

Deftone, I have similar configuration as yours and I too is located in Singapore.

Not a concern at all...pump it up buddy.

JL

[Deftone]

Deftone, I have similar configuration as yours and I too is located in Singapore.

Not a concern at all...pump it up buddy.

JL

Hi JL,nice to meet you.Do you run all your component with a dedicated 13amp outlet or you plug all into a power conditioner?Been looking at the Torus the other day ,pretty interesting.

[larevoj]

Hi JL,nice to meet you.Do you run all your component with a dedicated 13amp outlet or you plug all into a power conditioner?Been looking at the Torus the other day ,pretty interesting.

Given a choice it would be ideal to power your amplifier with a dedicated 13amp outlet. I run all my electronics through the PS Audio Quintet Power Center. The Torus IS a very good option you can consider 

JL

[Deftone]

Given a choice it would be ideal to power your amplifier with a dedicated 13amp outlet. I run all my electronics through the PS Audio Quintet Power Center. The Torus IS a very good option you can consider 

JL

Are you using the U.S. or U.K version?

[larevoj]

Are you using the U.S. or U.K version?

I haven't got my Torus yet but is seriously considering the UK version... 

[Deftone]

What about your Quintet,U.S or U.K?.Do you get the ps audio power cable or a different one?

[larevoj]

What about your Quintet,U.S or U.K?.Do you get the ps audio power cable or a different one?

I use the UK version.

Some prefer the US version as there is no fuse or ground to worry about in the power line.

[whanafi]

Three of us in Singapore...

I have had problems in older flats.  The original spec for what was the Power Board in the 80's was for 48amp service to a flat - with aircons, an iron and the oven going, my Bryston would kick things over the edge.

Now when I go looking for a flat, I make a beeline for the breaker panel - if there isn't enough capacity, it doesn't matter how good the view is.

[Deftone]

Yeah nice to meet you.I don't know about now, it could be 40-60 amperage per household.Even then I am getting my electrician to do a 16a or 20a dedicated line for the hifi need.and also rearranged the wiring in my db coz its a total messed with what the last electrian did.Also I am in a dilemma should I install the u.S or the u.k receptacle and plugs.

[larevoj]

Three of us in Singapore...

I have had problems in older flats.  The original spec for what was the Power Board in the 80's was for 48amp service to a flat - with aircons, an iron and the oven going, my Bryston would kick things over the edge.

Now when I go looking for a flat, I make a beeline for the breaker panel - if there isn't enough capacity, it doesn't matter how good the view is.

My was a after thought which is why I am considering the Torus. You think the Torus would make any diff if your have a dedicated power line to the system?