I agree with Blindjim, power cords made the biggest difference in my system. Choose a large 6 to 8 AWG for the conditioner first and experiment with changing the stock cords on each component later. The PS Audio Statment SC will work great on that conditioner. You can pick up one used here on Audiogon. Also, upgrade the outlet, maybe a PS Audio Power Port. For power cords to your components I suggest looking at DCCA Audio. Have fun!
Proper order of power cables and conditioner?
Here's something I've wondered about for a while:
Is it better to use one good power cable (e.g., Nordost Brahma) between the wall socket and conditioner (e.g. PS Audio Quintet)and then use the standard power cables that come with components (e.g.,amp, CD player, etc.) between the conditioner and the components
OR
Should we use good power cables between the conditioner and the amp, etc., (i.e., one for each component) and just use a standard power cable between the socket and conditioner?
The first option is what I see most people use while the second option, while more expensive, seems to me better provide the benefits of both the conditioner and the good cables. Your thoughts or experiences?
Is it better to use one good power cable (e.g., Nordost Brahma) between the wall socket and conditioner (e.g. PS Audio Quintet)and then use the standard power cables that come with components (e.g.,amp, CD player, etc.) between the conditioner and the components
OR
Should we use good power cables between the conditioner and the amp, etc., (i.e., one for each component) and just use a standard power cable between the socket and conditioner?
The first option is what I see most people use while the second option, while more expensive, seems to me better provide the benefits of both the conditioner and the good cables. Your thoughts or experiences?