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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.

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guscreek
56 posts
 

@jea48

Thanks for such a detailed and informed explanation! It never fails to amaze me the depth of knowledge so willingly shared by folks like you on the Forum.

celtic66
1,722 posts
 

https://cullencable.com

Puritan Labs conditioners.  You'll find your way.  Best of luck.  Cheers

bwyoung
144 posts
 

Everything matters. 
I have experimented with several power cords.
generally speaking the better the equipment and the power supply, the less you need exotic power cords. 
However, all of my equipment has some level of upgraded power cords.

That said, if you stream, I highly recommend a high end network box to clean up your Ethernet signal.  I have used the UpTone Audio Etheregen and love it. Easily matches any power cord upgrade I have made for less money in most cases. 

jtquest
2 posts
 

I was going to get a Puritan PSM156, but saw reviews of the Kinki / Vinshine Tai Hang Power Enhancer.  Bought it and am so impressed, I bought a second one. Tai Hang Power Enhancer

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brianlucey
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@roadcykler 

AC cables are 100% objectively audible, and often measurable, I wish it wasn’t the case, but it is.  Shunyata Research is the best stuff imo.  And a great value compared to the field of options.  

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