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Do power supply units/cables make a difference in sound quality?

My system is plugged in via a heavy duty power strip into a wall socket.  (Horrors!). I have read many posts from folks who have invested $$$ in power supply units and cables.  Before I take a deep dive into that, I'd like to hear from folks pro or con on this subject.  My system consists of Magneplanar MG3rs, Nelson Pass Threshold 400 amp, Conrad Johnson recent premier preamp, Oracle TT with Koetsu Black, Bluos Node streamer, Classe Audio CDP-102 CD Player.  I am quite happy with the sound from all sources.  So am I in for another four figure expense with power supply?  I appreciate the experience of this forum's members.

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helmholtzsoul
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I always protect my expensive equipment. I use maintainers with circuit breakers and of course surge suppression. The quality of the AC source is as important as cleaning the dust off a stylus.

Power cables and quality cabling are as important as quality equipment.

A few of my buddies use Threshold and I use to. You better use a good PC. It has nothing to do with looks is does have everything to do with performance.

No it doesn’t cost a fortune for very high quality cabling. I can purchase an entire set of cables for 500.00. I can make them for about 300.00.

Enjoy your upgrade and enjoy the new sound. Be patient, it pays. Be kind to your cables. Handle cables with great care and protect the terminal ends against static discharge after they are conditioned.. Everything matters..

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