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Wiring 2 outlets to 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits with a single 10/3 electrical wire.

Here's an idea (and it is code compliant), using one 10/3 romex electrical wire (three insulated conductors, and a bare ground wire - 10 gauge), you can wire two outlets to a double pole breaker (and yes the legs would not be the same, which on a quiet electrical system is not a big deal).
 

In this situation, 2 hot wires from the outlets would be wired directly to each of the circuit breakers, the neutral would be bridged between the two outlets and then connected to the appropriate spot on the panel, and the grounds for each outlet would be attached to the single ground wire that goes back to the panel.  This would all appear within a quad outlet wall panel (ie. Two 20 amp outlets side-by-side)

For a long 70 foot run this seems prudent thing to do, less costly and kosher.

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I recently had three dedicated 20amp runs installed at the same time I had an updated 200amp breaker panel and ground installed. I used 12/2 Romex (for ease of running) with independent copper grounds, and had each run cut equal length. Siemens 20amp breakers were used with silver contacts, and one outlet (for the amp) is an AudioQuest NRG Edison and the other two are Hubbell 20amp medical grade.

 

Made a substantial difference, most notably noise floor and dynamics. Noise was decent before but now is so quiet. The whole system overall feels more free and effortless. It made a bigger difference than some major components in my experience. And keep it simple. Highly recommend having an electrician do it, preferably someone who has done audio/visual in the past as they'll know exactly what you're trying to accomplish.

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