I’ve decided to run a dedicated 20A line to my P12 (which everything else is connected to). Already got a Cardas 20A outlet. Big question now is what power cables (wires) to use? I’m not opposed to spending some money on good cables, but I also don’t want to kill the bank account. :slight_smile: An…

Cardas Clear PCs (nice). I have several Cardas PCs, but mostly vintage Quadlink, Cross, and Golden. Very good quality cabling. My systems also use mid-level Cardas ICs.

Use #10 wires instead of #12. #10 actually performs better sonically and electrically. Wires for inside the walls has to be UL certified because of safety and I don’t know of hi end cables for inside the wall. If there is, it will be quite costly because of the long runs and the purity of the con…

I use one from JPS Labs: [image] JPS Labs Power AC IN-Wall Cable JPS Labs created the first high performance bulk power cable designed to be installed from your mains breaker panel to the outlets in your room, or from outlet to outlet. Sold by the foot, Power AC In-Wall has been the choic…

That looks like nice cable. Would have cost me about $2K in wire from the breaker to the media center. If you have unlimited cash, it’s an easier decision. That said, you are still only getting copper / aluminum from the utility provider. Diminishing returns and all… :grin:

[image] audiojan: Any recommendation for in-wall 20A power wires? [image] Best circuit breaker? Power Components I had the two 6awg 20a circuits installed today with the 65aic 20a breakers. I can say that they are heavier and the switch has a harder, solid snap comp…

I had my electrician go with the 10 gauge. (15 amp not 20 amp though).

I could have gotten by with a dedicated 15amp too, but still went with 20amp JIC.

It sounds like using a generic 10/3 romex is a small compromise compared to the cost… the JPS sure looks nice, but that would run me about $600… (need 20’). So… how close will the $100 Romex get to the $600 JPS? Diminishing returns…

I would bet very diminishing returns. Pretty hard to beat 10/3 romex in a cost vs performance comparison. I did a 20amp 10/3 home run for my P12 that has the streamer, DAC, preamp and disc spinner connected. I am in the process of running 2 more 20amp home runs to power a pair of P20’s with BHK 300’…

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