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In wall power cabling- for Apartment Dweller

Howdy.

I need some advice on what kind of in wall power cabling (reasonably priced to cheap) is a step up from whatever my Landlord's go-to electrician would pick up at Lowe's to do the job.

I'm going to be installing 2 dedicated lines, and I need some knowledge on what brands of cable to use. Also, I won't be purchasing "audiophile Grade" circuit breakers, if they are expensive, but anyone have knowledge re: circuiut breakers- i.e. 15 amp, etc and some manufacturers that make them better than others, etc...

I've got my "Porter Ports" on the way (thanks again Albert!)
and I need to know what to do next.
Keep in mind that, once I move, 100% of my investment will be lost, so I'm not going to be purchasing anything that is really expensive.

THANKS!!!!
gthirteen
gthirteen OP
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Thanks guys!

I appreciate the help.

ALso, what, if any info, have you guys seen on regenerators and negative physical effects and humans?

The PS audio, according to some old ad copy, was supposed to be, essentially, a power amp that puts out energy at a specific frequency.

I'm no electrician, and certainly not a physicist, and my understanding of the technology that makes me smile and boogie (when no one is watching)is severely limited compared to many of the other goNers. But I believe Dekay, in a recent thread, commented on some Doctor friend of his advising against a power regenerator for health reasons.

Thoughts?
Thanks!
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hbarrel
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My enviroment is similar to yours G13. Small town with fairly stable clean power.
I just ran from a 15 amp breaker one run of 12-2 (yep 2 wire one ground) to a junction box where I then spliced 2 short (4 foot) runs of 12-2 flexible twisted wire cable to Hubbel connectors> (HBL4PBI 4-Plex receptacle Portable BOx in conjunction with IG420 4-Plex Receptacle-orange).
But what I did was drill a hole in the floor in the corner of the room where my "extension" cord comes up through the floor. I just pulled the carpet off the tack strips.
When I move I just have to terminate the set-up at the junction box, pull the four foot run up out of the floor, put the carpet back in place and go on with life.
The cabling I used worked FOR ME. (bought at Home Center,
plugs from W.W. Grainger)
Did make a differnce, for the better, in how MY system sounded.
In my opinion if your situation is similar to mine don't go crazy with what you are trying to accomplish.

For reference my system:
Threshold T-100 Amp
Audio Research LS-15 Pre
Ah! 4000 used as a transport
Perpetual Technologies digital engine
MSB Gold Link III Dac
Balance cabling where possible.
Niam speaker wires to Spendor 1/2's
And I'm as happy as a pig in ***t with how my system sounds.
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
G13, Go to PS Audio web site and look up
www.psaudio.com/articles/power_conditioners.asp
This will give you the whole story with isolation transformes! also check out the other power products!
Happy Listening!
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