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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.

singere

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sbrownnw
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First round recommended evaluations:

Emotiva CMX-2+ with AC Line Filter With DC Offset Eliminator and Surge Protection
https://emotiva.com/products/cmx2
Only DC offset eliminator that I’ve used that worked and didn’t kill dynamics (and I’ve tried many).  Unfortunately, only two outlets so I would recommend using one of these Wiremolds if you need more:

Volex 17504 10 B1 Power Cord (my favorite bang for the buck)
https://www.newark.com/volex/17504-10-b1/power-cord-nema5-15p-iec-c13-2m/dp/96K5636
1875W/15A Rating, use these for all my components in my main system.

Signal Cable MagicPower Power Cord (have used these also)
http://signalcable.com/magicpower.html
Another very good bang for the buck cord, but they are heavy and stiff, which can cause issues in tight areas.

 

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