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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
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lak
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Beatlebum,

Are you running AC dedicated lines from your main circuit breaker panel or a sub-panel?

How long is the run from whichever panel you use to your AC outlets?
beatlebum OP
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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
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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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