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Any issues with bundling power cables together?

In a never ending effort to manage cable and clutter, I am wondering the following: Is there an issue with bundling power cables together? They are all headed to the same power supply, a Shunyata Venom PS8. I do try to not run PC’s near or parallel with signal & speaker cables.

FYI, I don’t spend a lot on PC’s, but have upgraded most to “Tripp Lite P007-006 Heavy Duty Computer Power Cord, 15A, 14AWG (NEMA 5-15P to IEC-320-C13), 6-ft ”. $10 ea @ Amazon.

Thanks for the input.

 

 

gemoody

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erik_squires
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To be clear, I meant to isolate the power cables and wall warts related to networking and PC's from the power cables related to audio.

 

There will be increased inductance if the power cables are bundled together. That's generally not a good thing.


Au contraire!  Some inductance in a power cable is good, as it blocks higher frequency noise.  However, inductive coupling from cable to cable is possible, meaning a current from one can induce a current in another.

erik_squires
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The only issue in my mind is bundling noisy devices like Ethernet switches, PCs, etc. along with analog.  I use shielded power cords for my most delicate devices.

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