MarkusBarkus
Head-Fier
FWIW as food for thought, I have three dedicated lines for the audio system. One line is for the network gear, call it Phase A. Routers, switches, modems.
Phase B has audio gear, two lines. Server and dac are on a 12 gauge (AWG) Romex line, 20 amp breaker. All other gear is on a 10 gauge, stranded THHN line, in a metal flex conduit, 20 amp breaker. Both B Phase lines are the same length; the network phase is a bit longer.
I considered a larger 8ga. cable, but you become limited in options for outlets beyond 10ga AWG. And it is a pain to pull that cable. The gear will never come close to nearing the capacity of 10 or 12 ga. anyway.
These things are specific to each structure, but if you can separate your network and house from the audio gear, it's a net plus to SQ IMO. I know, that can be an easier said than done moment.
Additionally, I ran fiber to connect the network to the audio. In my environment, this was a big gain in SQ. Good Luck!
Phase B has audio gear, two lines. Server and dac are on a 12 gauge (AWG) Romex line, 20 amp breaker. All other gear is on a 10 gauge, stranded THHN line, in a metal flex conduit, 20 amp breaker. Both B Phase lines are the same length; the network phase is a bit longer.
I considered a larger 8ga. cable, but you become limited in options for outlets beyond 10ga AWG. And it is a pain to pull that cable. The gear will never come close to nearing the capacity of 10 or 12 ga. anyway.
These things are specific to each structure, but if you can separate your network and house from the audio gear, it's a net plus to SQ IMO. I know, that can be an easier said than done moment.
Additionally, I ran fiber to connect the network to the audio. In my environment, this was a big gain in SQ. Good Luck!