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

Power cords make no objective difference in sound. A surge protector can help if there are lightning strikes or weird power company things. The ones you can buy at your local big box store will suffice. 

Just realize no surge protector will protect your equipment from a direct, or near, lightning strike.  However, it’s smart to utilize one for lessor surge events.