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comparison of different dedicated AC line types?

Im getting ready to move my audio system to another part of the house. I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience in comparing a regular dedicated 12 Ga romex line feed to a greenfield (flexible metal conduit) dedicated 12 Ga feed line? Also has anyone tried to terminate a dedicated line with an IEC and plug it in direct to your equipment?
jadedavid
jea48
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I think I will run two different ones to see if I notice any difference in my setup, then go from there.
04-30-15: Jadedavid

NM-B cable (Romex, is trade name of).

Solid core
MC cable.


Link
Pay close attention to pages 31 through 36.
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lak
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Jea48,
Thanks, that's a great article!
lacee
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I run a dedicated 20 amp line into a Hydra two for my digital gear.Another 20 amp dedicated line directly into a Guardian 2 for my analog gear.No problems just use good quality connector.

The advantage of separating the digital from the analog is worth the extra effort.
digsmithd
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Electrician I hired was told to get romex...is that what he installed...no...typical (orange)10 guage line from home depot.Same stuff was his reply...

by the way cool article and thanks for that jea.

Hugh improvement though...easily worth the money spent
jea48
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Electrician I hired was told to get romex...is that what he installed...no...typical (orange)10 guage line from home depot.Same stuff was his reply...
06-13-15: Digsmithd

Romex, Home Depot.

Southwire, Romex.

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Cerrowire, Home Depot.

Cerrowire.

I doubt if there is an ounce of difference between the two manufactured brands. Note it appears Home Depot sells the Romex brand in a 100ft roll and the Cerrowire brand in a 50ft roll. You may have only needed 50ft or less. That could be the reason the electrician bought the Cerrowire brand instead of the Romex brand.
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