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Power - where to start? Mains, chords, conditioner, filter?

I have a decent HiFi setup with all power cables as delivered by the manufacturer of the unit. I am contemplating upgrading the power infrastructure, but is a confused where to start? What makes the biggest bang for the buck? Power chords to each unit, mains blocks, mains conditioner, mains filter? Any advice before I move into this world? 

I have a streamer from Innuos being used for Tidal and Internet radio. A DAC from RME and an integration amplifier from Musical Fidelity. 

I live in a flat in a capital and the electricity is probably good, but for sure the SQ is better late evenings, which to some extent is leading me down this route. 
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bigkidz
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Cleaning the AC has an impact on sound.  It takes away AC noise that creates the black background, helps with having a clearer sound (less smearing), more definition with bass, etc.  Too much AC cleansing also can hurt the sound where it becomes not as musical for example the piano does not have the wood of the box sound.  You have to try these things to see what you like.


Happy Listening. 

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