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Power Supply Options - Pre Amp and Power Amp

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade the power supply for my hi-fi setup and wonder where I should start - quality power outlets, power distributor or power conditioner?

I'm considering a 3 to 4 outlets power strip so that I can plug all the power cord into it (instead of using a low grade, household one). My idea is to ground the cords from CD player, pre-amp and power into the same outlets to avoid "hum" noise.

FYI, my front end is Audio Research CD7 tube CD player, my pre-amp is Ayre K-1xe (comes with separate power supply) and Pass Labs XA30.5.

What's the simplest and lowest-cost solution? Can you recommend some high-quality power outlets (4 to 6 outlets would be great).

Thanks.
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onemug
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I use a product called: Furutech E-TP60/20. It's a 6 outlet case with 12 ga wiring and 20 amp receptacles, even comes with one of their nice power cords. (Google for more details). They make similar units less in price that may work for you also.

I plug my Pass XA.5 amps into the wall, my preamp and tuners (have several) into the Furutech.

For digital, you could use one of the Furutech outlets and hook up something with a "digital filter" but I'd try it without and see what happens.
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