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Power Cables and Power Conditioner

I bought my first PS Audio (PSA) outlet as well as a PSA power cable.  I had intended to use the power cable to go from the new wall outlet to the conditioner but when I got home I realized the Furman ELITE-15 DMi has a fixed power cable.  I thought dang it and was going to return the PSA cable but then decided to give it a try.  So I ran the PSA cable from the Furman to my Rogue Audio Preamp.  I swear I think there was a moderate improvement to the overall image.  But of course this could be placebo and I have not done a bunch of with/without listening but am happy so far.


I assume the Furman filter is doing its job and adding the PSA power cord to the Pre is preserving this current as best it can. I would like to add another cord for the DAC and the power amp. But thought I would float this probe to see what other people do in similar situations as this.
jbuhl

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randy-11
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you can test to see if it is a placebo effect or not - use best imaged recordings (or your most difficult ones...)

I would explore use of an isolation transformer

but if noise is the problem it is likely not in the AC line (despite the huge $$ some spend on that) - more likely it is in the components themselves (if not in fl lights, CFLs, and maybe some cheap LED bulbs)

eventually, I expect audiophiles will install solar panels and run components off of straight DC...
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