Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle

Doesn't any wire you use need to meet building code? I'd check on the local codes first. If you have a fire in the wall because of your wire, insurance probably won't cover it.

I am looking at the same thing, there are some good threads on Audio Asylum on this. Unfortunately the product I decided to get, Diamond Handiwire, has been discontinued. My tech friend had just rewired his shop and recommended a Carol cable 8 gauge he had used. When he checked it too had been discontinued; both of these were stranded copper designs. I think the general feeling is that stranded is better than solid but likely some will feel otherwise. As I am trying to get a good result without spending excessively I am going to stick with a fairly conventional cable, spending a couple of dollars a foot probably. Belden has one that fell into that range when it was recommended on AA a few years ago but when I checked it had gone up to $10. I suspect that silver and exotic construction will improve the sound but at a diminishing rate of return.

I think the general feeling is that stranded is better than solid but likely some will feel otherwise.
09-19-10: Stanwal

Stan, I think you have it backwards.... More use solid core than stranded for audio branch circuit wiring.....

I used JPS Labs AC in-wall cable from main electric panel to dedicated Oyaide receptable with excellent results. This is UL listed 10AWG from a very reputable speaker cable manufacturer.

Just because more use solid than stranded doesn't make it better. Look at the forums and see the opinion of those who have compared the sound qualities of each. My tech friend, who has over 30 years experience, also told me to get stranded. I saw very few who had tried both and liked the solid better on the forums.