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Here's a question I hope somebody can answer. I'm currently rebuilding all of my power cords with Wattgate audio grade (blue-star) IEC connectors and plugs and cable from VH Audio. I also want to run a dedicated line from the breaker box in the basement to the living room for the system. I want to use a hospital grade (green-dot) recepticle for this. I need to run about 60-70 feet for this.
If I'm taking the time to get quality cables and connectors I want to do it right. What do I run from the breaker box to the living room? I'm sure there is something better than getting "Romex" from the hardware store. I want to minimize the weak links so I really could use some help. I thought about running 10-2 or 12-2 in metal conduit and running an isolated ground outside the conduit but I don't know if that would do anything for me. Is there anything that is worth the work?
Currently I'm not using any line conditioners, but thats going to change soon. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Are there any breakers that work better than others for audio applications?
I am using Martin Logan CLSIIs, Chiro reciever by Kinergetics, Luxman CD player and a VPI turntable with a Grado cartridge. Only a small part on my listening is for home theater. After all, I'm only using a 2-channel system
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lak
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I agree with Jimmymon's comments about cryo'd outlets.

FYI:
The Wattgate 381 and the Furutech outlets will yield very similar sonics, with a large difference in cost.

IMO:
What ever you do, DO NOT have the Wattgate or Furutech cryo'd! It seems to hurt the performance of the gold plating, where as other outlets not gold plated seem to dramatically improve (after proper break-in).
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chrisvh
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I agree 100%, Lak. I also found that cryoing gold plated WattGates to actually degrade the sound. Also, when doing experiments on tinned copper, it was readily apparent that although tinned copper makes a great cable uncryoed, after cryoing, it doesn't do very well. Bare copper and brass seem to benefit most from cryoing, in my experience. Nickel plating also seems to do marginally better... It's interesting to see someone else notice this...
hfriedman
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One important thing that is being over looked is the grounding. The ground is where all the noise in the house is picked up. Install a separate ground rod for your dedicated line. Keep it off the main grounding strap in the breaker box.

FYI - JP Labs make a power line cable to be used in place of Romex. However, it is very expensive at $15/foot. I do not think it is worth it.
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