Different Power Cords in same system - ok or bad?


I currently have a Transparent Audio Reference PowerIsolator power conditioner and a Transparent Reference Powerlink going from the conditioner to the outlet wall (it came with the power conditioner). I will soon be replacing the stock cords on all my components incrementally that will plug into the conditioner and wondered if it is recommended to go with all Transparent Power Cords or can I go with a different company such as Nordost, Shunyata, or Audience? I didn't know how important it was to keep this matched to my power conditioner and its dedicated cable. In case it matters, I DON'T have Transparent Audio speaker cables and interconnects. This is my only Transparent product thus far in my system. Thanks for your input.
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Showing 1 response by mitch2

I suspect Devilboy meant to say is, "Yes, it is ok to use different power cords in the same system."

With all the different factors that make up an audio system, including parts from many different manufacturers, feet and feet of transformer wire, different types of caps, hook-up wire, IECs, switches, etc. you are probably best off choosing whatever cables sound good to you. In a general sense, cable manufacturers sometimes have a house sound where certain cable lines for example provide more detail and speed in comparison to others that may provide more body and tonal density. But that doesn't mean using cables from only one manufacturer is going to give you a better sounding system.

The need to use cables from only one manufacturer is a pipe dream fabricated by people who fabricate cables when they are not smoking pipes. You no more need to use only one brand of cables than you would need to use electronics from only one manufacturer. IMO