Dedicated power lines-getting started

Bob's right. Except that I'd like to add that a better cable than Romex IS an improvement. I use the 12AWG all-Teflon, shielded Belden 83802, and even twist a pair to make a 9AWG for huge amps.
Simple stuff: run at least two lines, so that you can keep digital away from analog. Use 20amp duplexes with strong contacts. The Pass&Seymour, Bubbell and Cooper spec grades are nearly identical in triple-wipe thick brass contacts and back-wire construction. I use all three. Cheap and good.
I also made heavy cast-aluminum 4 outlet floating junction boxes to terminate my 3 lines. RSVP for specific details and prices. You needn't spend lots of money here, but you do want to do some basic things correctly the FIRST time!

Good Morning Everyone

Thanks for your feedback.
I'll do a search and dive in from there.
Subaruguru, thanks for your info.
I'll be following up with you in a few weeks.
Thanks Again!
Greg

I do not think the electrical codes in any state allow the use of stranded conductors in the wall from the panel to the receptacles. You should ask your electrician about residential codes before buying wire.

Mr. Strassner, the founder of HMS will have a feature running at www.6moons.com, explaining from a scientific standpoint, but written so, that every audiophile will be able to follow him, how to set up an audio system with electric power and how this is done right.
He will explain and rectify many misconceptions like having a dedicated power line running from the breaker box to a wall outlet for each component.
According to Mr. Strassner, who has accumulated a tremendous pool of knowledge about power issues in audiophile systems over the last 20 years (and is regarded as one of the leading authorities cables and current wise) this is one of the main culprits for distortion and bad sound.
What you need is one dedicated line to one wall outlet and from there you use a powerstrip to connect your components.
We hope to have the English translation ready in about two weeks and you all are invited to take a look and discuss these essential issues with him online. Since here, most of the grave mistakes occur, which ruin the sound of an audio system.
Every system, not only super high-end systems will benefit from this.

Eagle, Belden specifically produces semistraded (7x20AWG=12AWG) 83800 products for plenum-wiring without conduit for fire-alarms, etc. If this cable, for example, is approved for 600F test environments, then I don't see how you could have a serious problem with any electrical inspector. So far I haven't heard of ANY problems with inspection of the Belden 83802-3, for example, although I don't doubt that cheap 14AWG fine-stranded cable is prohibited.
Ern