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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
beatlebum OP
160 posts
 
Lak,

I'm undecided on whether to run circuits from the main panel or run a seperate main to a sub panel and then go to my 3 or 4 circuits. The main panel is in a closet about 20' away from my system in a finished basement. My plan is to run an exposed conduit along the baseboard wood trim from the closet to the system.

Thanks so much for the assistance!
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Deano recommends using THHN spec'ed for underground burial, since the insulation is bound more tightly. I would follow with receptacles boxes fitted w/ the Auricap capacitors Chris VenHaus sells for parallel filtration and cryo'ed PS Audio Power Ports and/or Albert's infamous Porter Ports.
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lak
3,516 posts
 
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1044336719&openfrom&1&4#1
beatlebum OP
160 posts
 
Hey thanks to all that responded thus far. Anyone with thoughts on circuit layout and preferred materials (i.e. receptacles, cable, conduit flexible or ridgid, etc.)?

Please keep the info coming.

Lak, I looked up the thread you referred me to. Thanks, but didn't quite offer the direction I'm looking for.

Thanks again
tombowlus
416 posts
 
I used 12AWG Belden (acquired from Ernie "Subaruguru" Munier) for my pre/source line, and 10AWG Romex for my amps line. For outlets, I used all PorterPorts. Ernie also helped me make up two custom 4-way breakout boxes with in-line switches. The one for the pre/source components used 12AWG Belden (w/ exterior ground wire) and the one for the amps used 9AWG Belden. I am very happy with the results.

Tom.
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