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Power Cable or Power Conditioner?

Right now I am running a AES Signature SuperAmp and AE3 preamp with a Cary 303 100 CDP through B&W CDM7nts. They are all plugged into a 'Tripplite' power conditioner/surge protector. Right now Im not sure if I should start replacing power cables (if so which ones first) or get a new power conditioner. Ideally I would get a mid level Monster Conditioner or if I really stretch a used PS Audio PS-300. (not sure if I can afford this) I would like to spend under 500$ for a conditioner (any suggestions) and I would absolutly refuse to spend more than 100$ on a power cable. (anyone have thoughts on Blue Circle Power Cables they seem reasonably priced and well made?) Long story short..HELP! Someone steer me in the right direction!
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stehno
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You might consider getting rid of your power cords altogether and purchase in-line power conditioners for each component.

A good or better power conditioner will almost always will provide better soundstaging, sibilants, and lowered noise-floor over a good or better rated power cord.

I'm using Foundation Research LC-2 and LC-1 in-line power conditioners. They are very good at what they do but are hard to find.

-IMO
stehno
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9rw, Nrchy already pointed out that cheap power conditioners will sound bad and he is right. You then use his qualified statement as proof for your unqualified statement that 'Most' power conditioners mess up the sound.

Sorry, but you are simply wrong on this point.
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