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Dedicated power,long power cords - waste of time?

I am thinking about putting in a couple of dedicated lines but if I do this I will require extra long power cords, say about 20 feet in length, as the dedicated outlets must be installed across the room from where my system resides? There is no way around this.

Currently I have 3 pieces on 1 15 amp line. Bryston amp, Hovland preamp and my digital gear is plugged into a small BPT conditioner also on the same line. Installing 2 lines would allow me to drive the preamp and amp on their own lines and leave the digital alone on its own.

The downside is having to run 2 really long power cords which I would plug directly into the amp and preamp's IEC inlets.

Am I spinning my wheels here? Is this money down a rathole???

All opinions and/or related personal experiences are most welcome.
rgd
tvad
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Czbbcl wrote:
I installed a dedicted line for my equipment and did not hear a substantial improvement; maybe a blacker backgroound.
My experience has been that a blacker background is the primary benefit of all power tweaks, including dedicated lines, conditioning, and power cords. With a blacker background comes less "grain" in the upper mids and highs, and sometimes the illusion of more volume, since there is less hash in the power. All of this contributes to a "more real" musical reproduction.

A blacker background is not a subtle change, IMO.
gs5556
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My 2 cents says go with Wiremold. It's the safest (i.e., legal) and most cost effective way to solve problems such as yours where behind the wall wiring is impractical.
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czbbcl
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Tvad

I agree with your comment concerning blacker background as that is the goal with dedicated lines. But please do not take my comments out of context as I stated "MAYBE a blacker background" not definite. And given Rgd's situation it may not be worth the trouble. However, others have made good suggestions concerning the routing of the romex that might make it much easier.

Chuck
jea48
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Rannagarden, your pictures were interesting to look at. I am always interested how things are done in other countries.
Here in the United States the only thing that comes close to the cable you used is MC cable which is UL listed, for use in the USA.

I noticed in your pics the insulated pipes above your head. On the corners and one area against a wall, is that exposed asbestos?
Jim
tvad
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But please do not take my comments out of context as I stated "MAYBE a blacker background" not definite.
Chuck, the only point I made was my perception of the importance of a black background.

Sometimes, folks expect Fireworks and a Happy Ending when installing dedicated lines or other tweaks. My intent was simply to discuss the significance of the subtle benefit of a black background.

I apologize for using your post to launch my comment.
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