hey, folks!
I am looking for advice on bulk power cable to use in dedicated power line. I will connect it to my Niagara 7000. using BHK300’s monos, so I think about 10AWG.
thought about Audience In-wall but they stopped to produce it…
I sincerely hope for help in choosing from more experienced forum members.
I’ve used special bulk cable and standard braided 10 ga. I have the standard stuff now due to very long lengths and thought the cost of oxygen free copper may not be worth it. Never compared the two, however.
Some simple low cost things…dedicated 10ga. line and breaker, with separate earth ground…will help.
Your Niagara should clean up the rest.
You have many feet of 14 or at best 12 gauge (for a 20 amp circuit) running from the main electric panel to your outlet. So what is the rational for a few feet of 10 gauge from the outlet to your equipment?
I am going to install dedicated line from main electric panel to my Niagara 7000 (via outlet, of course)
yeah, can you specify the cable models, please?
I used regular 10-gauge Romex from a single 20-amp circuit breaker, away from others if there are spaces for it, and a special outlet receptacle like Shunyata Copperconn or others that have good reviews. Then use a decent 4-to-10-gauge power cord to your Niagra 7000.
I use an Omega X XC which is 4-gauge to an Everest X, and don’t worry about power issues any more. I do also use an Altaira X for grounding all my main components to the main house ground via the Everest.
I think 10-gauge Romex will do just fine vs other more expensive options. Electrical Inspectors can have issues with some bulk cords if not fully rated.
thanks
I was thinking about cryogenic Romex that VH Audio is selling …
Smart move. My advice: while you’re at it, run two lines. And don’t cheap on the outlets. Those ps audio sells are good quality and reasonably priced but be sure you run 12 gauge to them. It’s all about the contact with the blades of the plug, especially over time.
Jim Whitesell
I am going to use 1 line, cause all my equipment is connected to Niagara.
About outlet - bought the newest Synergistic Research few days ago. Had a chance to listen to it and it was woow.
My recommendation for running two lines was based on future proofing and copper being still cheaper than labor (or time if your doing itself).
That is what I have been using for several years now. First in my previous room and now in a purpose built room. It’s not realistic to compare different in wall wire but I have had no problems with the cryoed VHA 10 awg.
is it flexible enough?
If you mean due to the cryo treatment that has no effect. It is the same flexibility as standard 10 awg Romex.