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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
ghdprentice
6,445 posts
 

For power requirements purposes: Yes.

‘For highest sound quality: No.

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fertguy
271 posts
 

Best use 500 MCM copper..............😉

curtdr
348 posts
 

Yes, sufficient. 

parnelligq
25 posts
 

I prefer a quality insulated cable. I couldn't hurt. Just don't spend a ridiculous amount. 

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1971gto455ho
408 posts
 

Yes of course as said before if it’s on a 20 amp breaker, it’s the same  gauge as what’s in your wall. And sound quality has absolutely nothing to do with that at this point !!

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