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Audio tips for rewiring old home

We purchased an older home that requires a lot of electrical work before we move in - a new breaker, a new receptacle connecting to the city power, and probably some rewiring bc many of the outlets are not grounded. 
Would appreciate any audio-related tips that I might keep in mind as we do this. I don’t have a lot of extra funds so probably won’t consider a dedicated power line. But I was thinking of adding a few hospital grade outlets in rooms I would likely have a system in, and perhaps try to include data cables so I can plug in rather than use wifi.  Any other ideas? Tnx 
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erik_squires
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Don't forget Ethernet! :)

Don't care what brand, but it's always good to have Ethernet options for streaming in the bedrooms and listening rooms. 
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dweller
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Install some outlets up on the walls to allow for wireless speakers coming down the road. Self-powered, wireless speakers will be the norm soon and nothing dorkier than extension cords hanging down from your speakers. Don't forget the ceiling speakers for Atmos and the like.
ptss
1,964 posts
 
For your listening room use shielded cable. I would go 1 gauge heavier than 12.
mesch
3,476 posts
 
@ptss what shielded cable would you recommend? Are we talking shielded romex cable? Thanks.
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millercarbon
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Too funny. When people post, there should be a link to their system page. So people reading their advice can go and look and see if there's any chance the poster has actual experience with what they're talking about. Then you can, you know, sort of get a handle on how likely its good solid info or your run of the mill blather.  

Oh, wait! There is! All you do is click on their name! Here's mine:https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 

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