Material Specifications/Layout for AC line


Calling Sean, Lak and other informed Audiogoners!! I know that there are all kinds of discussions both current and in the archives regarding dedicated audio ac circuits, but I'd really appreciate some definitive suggestions regarding layout and materials. I know a retired union electrician so I know that I'm in good hands installation-wise. I'd really like some direction regarding layout and material specifications for my system, modest as it may be. Blue Circle 21.1 linestage preamp/Cary 308T cd player/Marantz SA 8260 sacd player/Odyssey Audio Stratos Extreme amp and Magnepan 1.6 QR speakers. I've got some good power cords already (VH Audio Flavor 4, Hot Box and Blue Circle BC 61's).

Thanks in advance.

BTW, I've posted the same question over at AA.
beatlebum
First of all,
Thanks to all for the replies received so far. After reviewing these and others in the archives, here's my plan:

Run (3) 20 amp dedicated lines. One for amplifier(s) with 2 additional oultets for possible future mono-blocks (nudge nudge!), one for digital gear and one for preamp/analog gear. I plan on using 10 gauge THHN from Home Depot or 12 gauge Belden cable from Ernie, for each line with Cry'od Porter Ports. I'll run all of these in a 3 channel pvc raceway (Panduit or Pan-way). I was thinking this would look nicer after painting to match walls.

Any further comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
Beatlebum:

You are on the right track for sure! Let us know how it works out.

Tom.
Update (if anyone cares!),

I've run my 3 dedicated lines as follows:
(1) 30 amp circuit breaker/10 gauge stranded THHN/Hubbell 5362IG 20 amp hopsital grade white noise eliminating outlets.

(2) 20 amp circuits with 20 amp circuit breakers/12 gauge stranded THHN/same outlets as above.

All lines housed in an attractive (IMHO) wiremold raceway.

First impressions are noticeably blacker background resulting in greater clarity of the little things in the music (i.e. triangles, bongo drums).

I may still try some of the cry'od Porter Ports.

BTW, I also fabricated some diffusers/absorbers that sit behind my Magnepan 1.6Qr's. These have a light gauge steel tube frame 19" X 65" with 3" convoluted (egg crate) foam on one side only. These have made a tremendous difference in clarifying the sound in my listening area. Less confusion in the top end, deeper soundstage and much more defined bass.

Now as soon as Robert at Ridge Street Audio gets me my cables.......