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Any issues with bundling power cables together?

In a never ending effort to manage cable and clutter, I am wondering the following: Is there an issue with bundling power cables together? They are all headed to the same power supply, a Shunyata Venom PS8. I do try to not run PC’s near or parallel with signal & speaker cables.

FYI, I don’t spend a lot on PC’s, but have upgraded most to “Tripp Lite P007-006 Heavy Duty Computer Power Cord, 15A, 14AWG (NEMA 5-15P to IEC-320-C13), 6-ft ”. $10 ea @ Amazon.

Thanks for the input.

 

 

gemoody
pureclarity
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I channel my power cords down one side of my rack using Velcro straps. Other side of rack I run my audio cables and tie them with Velcro straps. Keeping power separate keeps everything quiet. Also like was mentioned keeping Ethernet and cable apart is helpful in eliminating noise.

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yoyoyaya
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There will be increased inductance if the power cables are bundled together. That's generally not a good thing.

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baylinor
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I agree with isolating ethernet cables from all others, separating speaker cables from power cables and lastly interconnect cables from power cables as much as possible. 

erik_squires
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To be clear, I meant to isolate the power cables and wall warts related to networking and PC's from the power cables related to audio.

 

There will be increased inductance if the power cables are bundled together. That's generally not a good thing.


Au contraire!  Some inductance in a power cable is good, as it blocks higher frequency noise.  However, inductive coupling from cable to cable is possible, meaning a current from one can induce a current in another.

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