OP, do you have a hifi shop nearby? This is always the best advice given imo: demo some gear!!! Do not buy blindly online. Find someone close that deals in Shunyata gear or whatever you're interested in. Those that say power cords and power conditioning don't matter, I'd challenge them to say have they ever tried it in an acoustically treated space with high end gear? Ofc on low end gear you're not going to tell a difference. Maybe your speakers should be first though. I think room and speakers have the largest impact on sonics. But yes, these all make a difference, sometimes massively. And the comment on what Pass ships with their products, who cares? They aren't cable manufacturers and sending a giant audiophile cable would be cost prohibitive. But to say they don't make a difference is just incorrect from an objective standpoint
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
Do I need to add power cords/conditioner/surge protector to my system or is it product dependent.
My current system consists of:
- Moon 390 network player
- Moon 761 amplifier
- Sonus Faber Sonetta V speakers
Should I use the stock power cords on the Moon equipment or look at new power cords? If new cords should be purchased let's hear some recommendations. Will the power cords change anything sonically?
Should I also add power conditioner/surge protector to the equipment? Again, does it change anything sonically? If recommended do you look at Shunyata, Panamax etc.
Thanks for your input/recommendations.