Do I need upgraded power cables?

@erik_squires 

Sorry, lets talk cables. Honestly always like to encourage first timers to consider making their own using high quality shielded cables from Parts Connexion.

I discovered that making PCs was pretty easy and enjoyable. I dont have the ears or the expertise to say whether they make a difference in SQ or not, but the sense of fulfillment is undeniable.

You mentioned Pine Tree Audio - what do you think of their Iso-Power 15A Power Filter?

Sorry, forgot to answer this.  I’d wait until you can buy a better conditioner like the Core Power I linked above that will likely make a more significant difference.  Another option, and what I did, was to wait til a used Audience AR1p conditioner becomes available that you should be able to get for about $200 and then plug this power strip that’s very highly regarded into it that will give you nine outlets.  So for around $335 you’ll have a very good conditioner on the cheap for all your components.  

https://us.rs-online.com/view/search?keyword=Wiremold%20L10320

But I would still give Pine Tree Audio a call because they’re apparently very helpful if you tell them what you’re looking for, and you may be able to try some PCs on the cheap just to get started replacing those awful stock cords and see if they make a meaningful difference. 

The first thing that I would replace are the stock power cables for the SVS subwoofers. Audioquest, Shunyata and Audience have some affordable choices that make a big difference over the stock cord. Make sure any amplifiers are plugged directly into the wall outlets because any power conditioner will limit current to them. It's okay to plug source components into the conditioner.

Wow, I am grateful for all the responses. A big thank you to all! I don't understand not using a power conditioner with an amp. I would have guessed that conditioned power would be good for it. Do amps not need conditioning? Thanks 

@wofford 

I will leave you with this, sea salt tastes different than mineral salt, and pink salt tastes different still!  They are all salt!

They are all mainly salt.  None is 100% pure sodium chloride which is what we mainly think of as salt. The chemical differences account for the difference in taste, and the difference in colour.  Sea water today has about 1 part magnesium for every 10 parts sodium, and even more sulphate per chloride ion.

Mineral (rock) salt and pink (Himalayan) salt were deposited when the sea chemistry was a bit different.  Himalayan salt mainly comes from Pakistan quite a long way from the mountains.

You can taste a difference which is reflected in measurable difference in composition and even crystal size!  The hysteria from health gurus around the merits of various salts does have a familiar ring to me ...