All strands of 8 gauge will not fit around one Wattgate screw terminal, however the strands can be split into two groups and connected to the two screw terminals on one side, or you can use a crimp-on screw terminal for all strands which will fit around a screw terminal (neither method however may meet code). Eight gauge may be overkill (although that's what I used), but I would not go smaller than 10.
WATTGATE audio grade receptacle
I'd like to run a stranded copper 8 gauge dedicated power line in order to better power my Plinius SA-250 Mk 4 power amp. Does anyone know if this or any other wall receptacle can accomodate such a heavy gauge wire? And in your opinion is 8 gauge wire vs. 10 or 12 gauge overkill? I would appreciate any thoughts on this issue.