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PC & Dedicated Power Lines Questions

I'm about ready to upgrade my powerlines with dedicated 10awg 20A runs. To see what's in my system, click "system". I have just added a Shunyata Hydra 8, but haven't upgraded it's power cord yet (thought I'd make my own). A little background, I'm a electronic tech and I work on big servo looped systems (CNC mills, stretch presses that are analog feedback). So I know how important it is for good cableing with no noise. Most my power cords are DIY with either 10AWG wire or beldon 83803 with Oyaide P/C-79 connectors. My amps still have the OEM cords for now untill I get my incoming power straightened out.
Question 1) I was going to add 3 incoming lines with 10AWG wire on 20A curcuits off of the same leg or phase. One for each mono amp (might add my soround amps on them too) and a third to power all the front end stuff including a TV. Is this overkill? Should I just plug the hydra in my already supplied 15A line (it has a pass-Seymour outlet) and just add dedicated power for my amps?
Question 2) Power Cords. I just can't beleave the cost of these!! I can get hi quality fine strand 10awg copper twisted 4 conductor cable for free. I also have a bunch of 5 cond 16awg twisted with sheild. I was tempted to make power cords for my amps and Hydra from this and I have made some power strips already with Oyaide and Pass & Seymour outlets (see my system for pic under Oyaide). The Beldon 83803 is a PITA to work with and in my field it is considered cheap cable. I'm suriosly looking at VH Audio Flavor 4 DIY cords with Oyaide connectors. Flovor 4 for amps and Flavor 2 fro my Preamp. I have a sheilded beldon on my CD player now. What are your thoughts?? What PC cord should I use for the Hydra, was going to buy a used Shunyata Python Alpha, but just thinking of making a flavor 4 for it? Sorry for the long post but am curious to opinions. Thanks.
Scott
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rushton
2,445 posts
 
Scott, imo, running all three dedicated lines is not overkill. Each time I've done it I've not regretted running dedicated home runs (no splices, no intermediate receptacles) for each monoblock and the front-end. (And in my case it's always four lines so I can separate the digital from my analog.). I've also never regretted using the Jena Labs deep cryo'd receptacles and avoiding the various flavors of platings that seem to pervade other otions. Once you've completed your lines, I recommend you leave the Hydra out for a couple of weeks, give things some good playing time to break-in, and only then put the Hyrda back into your system to evaluate whether it is needed or makes a positive contribution.
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sgsoundnut OP
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Thanks for your opinion. I'll look into Jena Labs outlet, where did you get them. I didn't feel it was overkill, but I talked to someone about it and they thought I was nuts. I was wondering about 2 circuits for the front end, but getting the power up there will be a pain. I sort of have a plan. My panel is in my garage on the same wall I need to run power to upstares. It might be easier to put my outlets in the floor rather then drilling up through my ceieling and floor plates to snake the wire inside the walls. Any input on power cords??
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thorman
1,262 posts
 
Hi : I think Rushton makes a good point.Once up and running you maynot need to Hydra...I did the 3 line dedicated line upgrade ( 12 guage ) ,with 2 for analog and one for digital and it worked out great..I am using the Vh Audio flavor4 power cords you mentioned (with the Gold option..) Very good p/cords for amps...for the money ...You could also consider Albert Porters cryo Hubbles for plugs..They work very well and only cost $36 (aprox each)..
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