It's a bit of apples and oranges. You need both.
I know that upgrading power cords to modest PS Audio ones has improved things on both my player and my amp.
Given your budget, I'd see what's on sale at Music Direct or your favourite brick and mortar dealer and what you can afford and go for it. You'll need the other one eventually. Save your pennies so you can get it too.
I know that upgrading power cords to modest PS Audio ones has improved things on both my player and my amp.
Given your budget, I'd see what's on sale at Music Direct or your favourite brick and mortar dealer and what you can afford and go for it. You'll need the other one eventually. Save your pennies so you can get it too.