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Looking for dedicated power line advice.
1) All 6 outputs should be in the same phase. Have the electrician make sure the phases are balanced and use the phase with the least number of noisemakers on it, or rearrange the phases to be as quiet as possible.2) Porter Ports are my favorite, ... 
The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test
Hdm,So true...at least a few of us are happy with cryo'd outlets :-))!Best regards... 
The Great Cryo'd Outlet Test
In my opinion it can all be system dependent. There might also be an issue with how clean the AC power is including the noise on the AC line. 
System upgrade suggestions
Balrog,I agree with the above posts. I would concentrate my efforts on room acoustics followed by dedicated AC power lines with up-graded AC outlets. Finally turn to clean power filtration systems, there are many selections out there and you will ... 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Poiema Interconnect
Nrchy,I have always called them the way it sounds, truthfully and honestly. I invite anyone to send me any interconnect or speaker cable (etc) and I'll listen to them on my tube and SS system and write up a review.Best regards… 
Material Specifications/Layout for AC line
Same side is preferred. The side with less noisy household items on it. 
A “Tuned” power cord, Huh?
Psychicanimal says you can tune a PC by using the Highwire Audio Power Wrap! He says it works. 
Sub panel & isolation transformer voltage
I have been experimenting with 120v (vs.) 220v to 120v. I'll get back to you and let you know. 
Tube Shelf Life
Is there a website to read about them?Thanks, 
Sub panel & isolation transformer voltage
A great question for Sean or someone else knowledgeable. I hope they answer! 
Adding second "dedicated" breaker box.
Thanks, I'll fix it! 
Adding second "dedicated" breaker box.
Sidssp,I'm wondering what the safety concerns are? Maybe I need to rethink the way I grounded my sub-panel as described above? 
Adding second "dedicated" breaker box.
I thought the sub-panel was suppose to have it's own separate ground rod a few feet away from the ground rod for the main panel. The main ground rod and sub-panel ground should be attached with the same gauge copper wire as used from the main pane... 
Material Specifications/Layout for AC line
Looking good! 
Power Conditioner Helpful?
Yes, I think your system would benefit with some type or types of power conditioning. There are so many products on the market that I don't know what to suggest. Try a search on Audiogon or AA for ideas and /or reports regarding how well they work...