Alrau, I forgot about Shak's 20A specification as I got to typing my diatribe. Of course, at 20A they will be using 12 . . . my recommendation is to use it for 15A circuits as well in new construction. In fact, the electrical contractor that I use doesn't use 14ga at all on new residences.
Also, given the number of receptacle branch circuits on a typical residential panel, it's extremely unlikely that there'd be so many dedicated audio/video circuits as to make balancing the panel difficult while keeping them on the same phase. The only thing is that the electrician gives it a bit more thought, rather than assigning breakers purely in the manner that's fastest to wire.
We're definately in agreement where credentials are concerned . . . but no matter what credentials anybody here has, to Shak we're just some blokes killing time by typing away on Audiogon. Hence the advice on establishing a good, close relationship with the on-site electricians.
Also, given the number of receptacle branch circuits on a typical residential panel, it's extremely unlikely that there'd be so many dedicated audio/video circuits as to make balancing the panel difficult while keeping them on the same phase. The only thing is that the electrician gives it a bit more thought, rather than assigning breakers purely in the manner that's fastest to wire.
We're definately in agreement where credentials are concerned . . . but no matter what credentials anybody here has, to Shak we're just some blokes killing time by typing away on Audiogon. Hence the advice on establishing a good, close relationship with the on-site electricians.