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Long Power Cord Runs

Currently, I use long speaker cables and shorter runs of ICs and power cord. After asking around, I have decided to relocate my power amp closer to my speakers in advance of a speaker-cable upgrade. The distance from both preamp and a/c power outlet will require around 20 feet of both ICs and a power cord. Does anyone know of any reason why I should not do this? I am not worried about the IC run, since I will use high quality ICs that are well shielded. But I rarely see power cords this long (I will probably have it custom made), so I am concerned that there may be a reason for this. Anyone ever have any trouble using a very long power cord? TIA.
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Hello Bondmanp, I just installed a new amp and for the first time decided to upgrade the ac power cords. For about $150 I was able to run an 8 AWG line directly from a Wattgate IEC plug to a dedicated 20 amp circuit. The run was forty feet. It really opened up the sound. And I get a kick out of the fact that my amp is plugged in directly to the circuit box! Maybe something like that could work for you.
Regards,
Oran.
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