12 AWG Mains Power Cable From Wall To Power Conditioner Sufficient?


Is a 12 AWG mains power cable adequate for use between the wall outlet and power conditioner? Low-powered components such as streamer and DAC as well as a subwoofer will be connected to the power conditioner. The integrated amp will go directly to another wall outlet. 

 

ryder

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@ryder got it. Is TCS cable with NCF on the IEC end with FI-28 R male AC plug an option? If so, do that. Or just wait till you can get NCF all around. 

@ryder all being equal (cable and connector quality), for source components plugged into a passive or balanced power conditioner I doubt you will benefit from going with a 10 awg vs 12 awg. However, while at it, I would build a scalable solution and go with a 10 awg 55n or an 11 awg DPS-4.1 with NCF plugs if we’re talking Furutech cables and if you think there may be a chance you will plug your amp into the same power conditioner. Don’t discount this possibility. You may regret it later.