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Power Cables

Is it necessary to use the same brand and model of power cables for the amp and pre-amp? Any thoughts about mixing and matching? I know it all comes down to how they sound, but would love to hear your inputs or tips to guide me in the selection.
ct221933
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sisyphus51
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How long has this (thread) been going on?
- apologies to Paul Carrack for borrowing his lyric. ;-)

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almarg
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How long has this (thread) been going on?

Not remotely close to as long as many other cable-related threads/debates :-)

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-- Al


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Sincere apologies for keeping this one going, but so many posters in cable threads are talking entirely through something other than their mouth when they make claims about "demanding" audio transients requiring something from a power cable when anyone with amplifier 101 knows the mains are decoupled from the circuit practically the entire time thanks to capacitors.
aalenik
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CT221933 - Have you received any useful responses amidst these 'cable wars'?  (I assume it's not helpful just to hear that some posters don't believe A/C cords make a difference, and read the ensuing rebuttals.)

There is no reason you cannot mix-and-match A/C cords in your system.  If you have different ones, try them on various components and listen.

OTOH, once you find a cord that you especially like, you may find that it sounds better than others throughout your system. 


myfi
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Power Cords!  More Power Scotty!  ...to add my own HiFi thought...Every Component can make a Audio Difference. Personally I love Cables...and for the investment the Silver Resolution AC Cords from Signal Cable are insanely “good!”  However...as always, the selection of components...from the Wall Outlet Receptacle to the Cartridge will/can affect the Audio Quality. 

...remember, just because one person has a Negative Opinion - does not mean you have too. Make your HiFi fun. 

“Me”...Before I upgraded AC Cords, I upgraded the Outlets First...that was a big deal. 
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