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As some of you may know, I am going to be finishing my basement in my home, in which a home theater/2 channel audio will be created. The room will be about 21 x 20 x 8.5 feet in size.

My 7.2 channel audio is listed below. These two channels will also the front speakers of my home theater. Oh, and I have 2 REL 25 subwoofers on order, mainly for 2 channel audio, but also for creating a 7.4 HT.

Utmost importance for me is pristine 2 channel audio for music. I have invested a great deal of time and money nitpicking components that improve clarity, increase soundstage perception, etc etc.

Of note, I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a Niagara 7000 AQ power conditioner. Power cabling will be all Nordost.

In all i will have the following amplifiers:

1. 2 MC601
2. MC 8207
3. 2 REL 25 subs
4. 2 REL G2

Preamps/sources:

1. Mcintosh C52
2. Aurender N10
3. VPI Avenger turntable
4. Xbox
5. Probably an esoteric D02X
6. Probably an esoteric phono stage


How should I wire the circuity in my basement? How many 20 A circuits? what goes on each circuit?

How much detail should I pay to the type of outlets, the receptacles, the type of wiring, filters? What components should I def. buy? Ideally, I'd like to have the cleanest power possible?

How do I avoid hum on my equipment?

Sorry for the long post, and i'm sure i'll have more questions along the way as the thread gets going.

Thanks for reading and any help that you could provide!