Power Cable from wall to my conditioner?


Hello, I have dedicated house lines and PS Audio receptacles for my stereo system.  I use an Isotek Aquarius conditioner that came with Isotek's entry level power cord.  I would like to find a better power cord to serve my conditioner but something that won't break the budget. I want a cord that will not restrict electrical flow and deliver all the open power it can to my Isotek which, in turn, serves my entire system.  My components are:
Old Wadia 581(rarely use anymore)
deHavilland Ultraverve preamp
Bryston 14BSST power amp
Bluesound node 2i feeding a Chord Qutest DAC
Purist anniversary bi-wired cables feeding B&W 802 diamond speakers
The tubed deHavilland serves to "warm up" and give air to my systems overall sound (this is the sound I like).  I wonder, do I want a copper configured power cord for the Isotek, or a copper-silver or something else?  Any ideas.  I understand that many of you may think "you just have to listen and go from there"...of course that is the bottom line.  But my thinking is maybe some of you might have strong feelings about which way to go and could help narrow the search?  Thank you, Jim
pfeiffer

Showing 1 response by ggc

You have made a considerable investment in your system. You also recognize the importance of power delivery to get the most out of your components. The more clean power you are able to get to your components the better they will perform. However it seems like you are only committed to go so far when it comes to investing in your power delivery.

This may lead you to make choices that are steps sideways rather than forward towards achieving your goal. As a guide - Ideally one should invest 25-30% of your all in component MRSP in power delivery. That does not necessarily mean that you actually have to shell out that much. How you get there is up to you. From what I read I surmise that your investment in power delivery so far is less than 5%. -  I highly recommend taking advantage of the used market. 

In order to maximize clean electrical flow (in a cost effective manner) to deliver as much power to your entire system -  IMHO..This how I would approach it, use what ever info you feel is best for you.

Your Conditioner -  Isotek Aquarius if happy keep it - 
But a substantial upgrade for around the same investment you made - 

Audience - aR2p
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa057e-audience-ar2p-tosox-ac-conditioners

Power distributor - Oyaide MTB R1
http://www.oyaide.com/ENGLISH/index.html
There are some listed on Ebay, - The R1 is the best option

Power Chords - 
The ones that have been recommended earlier on are certainly respectable
Others to consider..
Audience..
http://audience-av.com/powerchord/au24seipowerchord/

Analysis Plus
https://analysis.plus/product/power-oval-2-mk-ii/

Wywires
https://wywires.com/collections/power-cords/products/digital-power-cord-juice-ii

Also The cable Co. is a good resource they have lending Library to try out cables.
https://www.thecableco.com/lending-library

Are you using stock power chords from your conditioner to your components? If so I would Upgrade those as well. Begin with your DAC. I am not sure why you are not using the DAC on the Wadia 581. I would think it sounds much better,  but if its not for you - sell it and put the proceeds towards your power. Good Luck.