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How to get my power cord priorities right system wise

Looking for advice regarding how to get my power cord (PC) priorities right system wise.  Understand that I need to establish a solid basis – a good power structure with efficient electrical grounding - which is done with Isotek Evo3 Syncro II connected to a Isotek Aquarius Evo 3 and then components connected with their generic PC's.

Now, in which order do I start upgrading PC's to my components and why in your suggested order? Please see my system here https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7850

Cheers,
Martin
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nagel
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I agree, try them everywhere, but note that some are designed for digital and might have advantage there. I've noticed that gauge matters even for low power components, especially for dynamics. Are you using a preamp? I'm not, and have found dynamics to be very important i.e. more is better to make up for the missing gain stage.

I'm currently using Cardas Clear on amp and SR Atmosphere level3 digital on DAC. Those tuning bullets really do work and add flexibility to tune the sound. Don't forget the wall outlet! SR just came out with new and improved Orange fuses, I wonder if Orange outlets are next. I have Furutech GTX-R now. I wouldn't bother with an expensive PC for your sub, just play with some midpriced ones.
nagel
56 posts
 
Edit, Paradigm reached out and said Personas do have Grills as a special build option for a little extra.
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pointmanconsulting OP
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Update

Have now the following PC setup in my system.

And, here's my findings so far (in ordet of notable improvements);
1) PC from wall outlet to conditioner - Isotek Evo3 Syncro II
2) PC from conditioner to Pre/DAC - Isotek EVO3 Elite
3) PC from conditioner to SACD/CD - Isotek EVO3 Elite
4) PC from conditioner to Active Sub - Isotek EVO3 Elite
I was super doubtful regarding the PC to the sub but boy did that have an improvement on the actual sub frequencies and the whole sound experience.

Have not tried to upgrade PC to my Pass Labs XA 30.5 for the reason that I now live in Sweden and the Pass was bought when I lived in Dallas,TX thus in need of a Series transformer AT-1500 NV:
• 230 V/AC to 115 V/AC
• Max. Power output 1500 VA
I checked with Wayne Colburn at Pass Labs regarding any impact on the amp and he responded “ On this size amplifier I think you are fine some of the larger amps don't like these. I used power conditioning successfully on line level products for years.”.

This means in my case PC from conditioner to transformer and another PC with US connector -hard to get in Sweden, need to import- from transformer to amp. Will try high-end PC between conditioner to transformer next week but are doubtful of improvements since stock PC still from transformer to amp.

And finally, have I noticed any improvements of the sound with the implementation of high-end power conditioning/PC's -as described above? Yes, big time!!
For me this have been an eye-opening experience and there is no turning back.

Cheers,
Martin
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