Installing Dedicated Lines.... Need advise

I'm still thinking about doing this too.

I think separate lines for analog and digital is a good idea. I would check your sub as it might be a class D amp so you might want to include it on the digital side of things if it is a digital amp.

Foster_9, I am in the process of just about to complete mine. I am running a dedicated line, 10 gauge for amplification, and a 12 gauge for digital, line level components. The job is not easy, and I am doing it but fortunate to have a father as an electrician.. I will be replacing all my breakers with Square D, and likely doing the panel filter-surge protector as all will be apart. This is the unit at VH Audio. All reports I have from friends with it is that they feel it was their best investment. Just be warned, 10 gauge wire is a b--ch to work with. You almost need a 2 gang box to put one plug in. Be sure to use AC receptacles with the clamp down option, not the wrap around the screw version. Try twisting 10 gauge around a screw.....Best wishes, Jallen

Ok thanks all. I have bought all my materials, and plan to run them today. I got Romex 10/2 wire, A MIT Power Z outlet for the TV and Cable Box, Two Maestro outlets, for the amps, CD player, and Bluray. And Last I ordered 5 Porterhouses, for other components, and places we use other electronics.

Now I am in search of what Power cords to use. My budget system is this.

Cambridge Audio 640R Reciever
Rotel RB-9808BX amp to run un-powered VMPS sub
Usher CD-100 CD Player
Axiom Audio speakers 5.1

Now I am in search of what Power cords to use.

Signal Cable would be a good and reasonably priced choice, IMO.

Regarding your use of the multiple outlets, I would offer the thought that while using separate dedicated lines for digital, low level analog, and amplifier components can often be a good way to go, it will certainly not always be the best way to go. There are tradeoffs that are involved, such as an increased possibility of ground loop issues if separate AC runs are used for different components. Especially if the signal connections between those components are unbalanced.

How those tradeoffs will net out is dependent on the internal grounding configuration and other aspects of the design of the particular components, and won't usually have much predictability. So I would encourage you to try different arrangements of what is plugged in where.

Regards,
-- Al