Does it make sense?


I have a Belkin PF60 power conditioner. I'm pretty happy with it, but...
I want to upgrade the power cords of my Bryston BDP-1, Bryston BDA-1 DAC and W4S STP-SE preamp, all plugged into the Belkin. The Belkin has a fixed power cord, with only 14 gauge cables.
Does it make sense to upgrade the components cords or should I replace the conditioner first? The other option I'm thinking of is upgrading the cord of the conditioner, but this involves some work.
leog2010
Hi Leog2010

Sorry about the mix-up. I'm not that familiar with Bryston stuff as a majority of their products are out of my price range.

A couple of my family members and friends have the Belkin PF60 and never thought twice about the captive power cord that is used with it. Some how higher powered gear with PF60 others have moderately powered gear with it and have had no issues SQ wise with it.

To add onto Ptss questions. What power cord are you thinking about using to replace the captive cord of the PF60? What power cords are you going to use and or are currently using with your current equipment? If there are really no issues with sound quality why change? All those components don't draw gobs of power that would warrant an uber large AWG power cord I think.

Another thing to think of is if you do the power cord change to the Belkin it's re-sale value will go down even further. That and you will definitely void the warranty or void the guarantees they have on surge protection.

I think rather than go through the power cord swap on the Belkin just sell it and buy something from BPT, Richard Gray, Furman, or Shunyata depending on your budget. With most of these other makers you can choose the power cord you like. From my experience I've really liked using Pangea AC9 power cords on my power filters. They are a bear to route but to me they worked great.
I found it interesting that the component, in my system, calling for the least electricity of my socket(my phono stage @ <2A), exhibited the greatest improvement, through the use of a Hi-Fi Tuning Supreme fuse and an upgraded power cord(Zu Mother Mk II). The differences were not at all subtle either.
I've just ordered 2 Triode Wire Labs 7 plus for my Rogue Apollo power amps. Additionally, 2 Pangea AC-9 SE for my subs.
I'm gonna install the Triodes power cords, and depending on the results, could be my option for the Belkin. the same applies to the Pangeas...
While you are experimenting with your new PCs: Compare your presentation with the Belkin out of the system completely, then with it only supplying your source and preamp(amps still direct from wall socket). BTW: Do you have dedicated lines to your listening room?