how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??

Jea,

Why do you think there is any "risk" in installing a 220V line in a residential setting. If done properly there is no more risk in this than a 120V line. There are special outlets for just this purpose.

220V outlet

And they have special AC plugs designed for this as well

220V AC Cord Cap

Pretty straight forward - till now - its the back end of the AC cord that you need to pay attention to - MARK it clearly - this way you avoid accidentally plugging it into the back of a 120V component.

Id state again that for a low power consuming device like a CD player that generally don't use more then 10 - 20W just go with a isolation step up transformer you will get much more bang for your buck this way and probably better sound too because of the isolation part.

Hammond step-up isolation transformer

This will plug straight into your wall and here is the plug you need to plug into the Hammond

250V/15A Cord Cap And ill say it again, mark the back end of your power cord!

Good listening

Peter

One last comment - consider your household insurance policy!

Companies do anything to get out of paying for damage - your solution might just be their "get-out-of-jail-free" card?

Of course, this applies to ANY DIY "power related" project.

Having said that, many Agon'ers probably live with this on a daily basis :-)

Something to ponder - may good fortune always smile upon you, whatewver your solution.

Jea,

Why do you think there is any "risk" in installing a 220V line in a residential setting. If done properly there is no more risk in this than a 120V line. There are special outlets for just this purpose.
04-18-13: Pbnaudio

Pbnaudio,

It does not matter what I think. I merely stated the fact that in a residential dwelling unit, per code, it is prohibited in this case.
If you have a 240V window air conditioner that draws more than 1440 Va, that's fine. That meets code.

NEC 2011
Article 210.6 (A)
Occupancy Limitation. In dwelling units, and similar occupancies, the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between conductors that supply,

(2) Cord-and-plug loads 1440 Va, nominal, or less or less than 1/4 HP.

Key words here are "In dwelling units, and similar occupancies,"

"(2) Cord-and-plug loads 1440 Va, nominal, or less or less than 1/4 HP."

1440 Va , nominal or less.

I didn't write the code. The AHJ could care less about the OPs new 230V CDP.

The receptacle and plug you sited in your post are NEMA standard devices and are UL Listed for uses that fall under the guidelines of NEC.

In a commercial building you can have as many 240V receptacle outlets for loads less than 1440 Va you want using the recepts and plugs you linked in your post.
You just can't do it, by code, in your dwelling unit and similar occupancies.

I am still waiting for someone on Agon or AA to post a new thread, who just bought a newly built house, asking about all those breakers in the electrical panel that have a green test push button on them. AFCI breakers.... Audio enthusiasts are going to love them.
Jim
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Just do what you want. But make sure it's safe. Not for the AHJ, NEMA, NEC or whoever, but for you. In my own house, in this country, I'm going to do what I want whether some pencil-neck making decisions for everyone approves or not. My goodness, look at the NRA.

Do you think the "pencil necks" are sitting somewhere making up arbitrary rules ? Codes are meant to preserve your life and safety.