Designer in wall wiring - worth it?


I have two dedicated outlets for my system using standard 12 gauge with short runs of about 15' to the breaker box. I used 12 gauge in this case due to the very short runs. I have recently experienced some very positive results with Audience speaker and ethernet cables, and it got me thinking it would not be crazy money to try the Audience in-wall shielded 10 gauge cable. Has anyone tried the Audience cable or other "designer" AC cabling? Did you find it to be a significant upgrade?

 

zlone

@zlone well that’s perfect! Rewire one and see what that gets you.

What outlets you have?

@audphile1 Furutechs. Specifically, Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) Ultimate Nano-Crystal Rhodium-Plated AC Duplex Receptacle. 

@jea48 as far as I know the audience hidden treasure in wall cable has all the proper certifications to pass an inspection.

@zlone excellent. Should reveal difference in wiring if any. My only reservation would be that it may change the sound signature of your system and there’s a potential for a domino effect with other cables and even components. 

@invalid, I believe you are correct! I stand corrected!

I found this info on the "Cable Company" Website.

It appears it is Listed as in wall branch circuit wiring.

Hidden Treasure In-Wall AC Power Cable - Bulk,  by Audience

Compliances

Industry Compliances:
UL 1569
UL 44
ICEA S-95-658/NEMA WC70
UL Type MC-600 volts, UL File # E90496
NEC Type XHW-2 conductors

Flame Test Compliances:
IEEE 383 (70,000 BTU/hr)
UL 1581 (70,000 BTU/hr)
IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr) CSA FT4
ICEA T-29 520 (210,000 BTU/hr)

Other Compliances:
EPA 40 CFR, Part 261 for leachable lead
content per TCLP method
OSHA Acceptable
RoHS Compliant

 

Specifications 

Conductor: 10 AWG bare compressed copper
Insulation: Flame-retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Ground: Annealed bare copper
Resistance: 0.056 ohms/foot
Inductance: 0.87uH/foot
Capacitance: 4.47nF/foot
Jacket: Flame-retardant, moisture- and sunlight-resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), black
Color-coded: Per ICEA Method

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In the description:

Hidden Treasure features three 10 AWG stranded copper conductors, insulated in polyethylene and can be used for either 120V or 240V.

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In the Specifications it says, "Ground: Annealed bare copper".

I can’t see the bare ground wire in the picture. It must be there though, along with a drain wire for the shield.

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