Installing Dedicated Lines.... Need advise

I suggest skipping the expensive romex and using a Topaz isolation transformer, preferably one that is at least 1000 watts or higher. These are common on Ebay for $250-$300.

I got great results by doing the following:

1. If the Topaz isolation transformer is 220V in/out capable, run a heavy gauge wire, 10-2 or 8-2 from the main panel to the Topaz and use the same gauge from the Topaz to a small subpanel...8 circuits or less. From the subpanel, run your separate dedicated standard 12-2 romex runs for each circuit.

2. If the Topaz is 110V out only, skip the subpanel and run the romex for the circuits directly from the Topaz

Doing the above reduced noise/hash in the mids to the point that my system went from sounding like very good detailed revealing hifi to producing a musical experience that was just enveloping.

Your mileage may vary.

For the outlets see this review thread:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ymisc&1370875160&&&/Porter-Ports-or-Cabledyne-Cryo-Hubbell-5

I'm still thinking about doing this too.

I think separate lines for analog and digital is a good idea. I would check your sub as it might be a class D amp so you might want to include it on the digital side of things if it is a digital amp.

Foster_9, I am in the process of just about to complete mine. I am running a dedicated line, 10 gauge for amplification, and a 12 gauge for digital, line level components. The job is not easy, and I am doing it but fortunate to have a father as an electrician.. I will be replacing all my breakers with Square D, and likely doing the panel filter-surge protector as all will be apart. This is the unit at VH Audio. All reports I have from friends with it is that they feel it was their best investment. Just be warned, 10 gauge wire is a b--ch to work with. You almost need a 2 gang box to put one plug in. Be sure to use AC receptacles with the clamp down option, not the wrap around the screw version. Try twisting 10 gauge around a screw.....Best wishes, Jallen