perazzi28 is correct. #12 wire is rated for 20 amps and #10 is rated for 30 amps. If you use a 20 amp breaker it will trip at 85% of rating so what is the point of going to #10. Run a 12/3 romex that is a neutral with two lines and a ground. This will give you two dedicated 20 amp cicuits with one run. Same labor cost. By the way lots of us in the electrical fields are also audiophiles.
Time for dedicated outlets!
I would like some advice on what exactly to tell my electrician to be sure I get what I need. Is just saying that I want two separate dedicated lines to the listening room sufficient or are there other key fraises that should be included in my description of the work I would like done?

