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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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ozzy
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yoby,

I do have one under the Niagara 7000 it was very noticeable there.

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ozzy
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You would be missing the dynamic swings that require a large power reserve. I am currently using a Audioquest Niagara 7000 and I can’t believe the boogie factor this unit has provided.
For reference I have owned several top of the line units, which include: PS Regenerators, Shunyata, Synergistic, Core Power 1800 etc.

The Audioquest 7000 is the best! You can feel the musical heartbeat.
I also have 3 dedicated 10 gauge lines with all Furutech GTX-R outlets. My power cords include, many Cerious Technologies Matrix, Hi Diamond 4, Furutech DPS-4, and a Audioquest Hurricane power cord. In addition, I also have several Omega Mats in the breaker box and under equipment.
It all matters.
 
IMHO, the higher level of your component quality, the greater the impact displayed by the cleaner power.

ozzy
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