Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp?


Hello all,

A while back, I upgraded the power cord for my amp. That makes sense to me. However, should I also upgrade the power cord for my preamp. Based on my limited understanding of how preamps work, it does not seem like it would make a sonic improvement.

Suggestions?

Thank you in advance.
elegal

Showing 2 responses by lowrider57

Upgrading the PC to your preamp can make a huge improvement in performance. However, each aftermarket PC is different and it may take several attempts to achieve the timbre that pleases you.

I believe cables should be thought of as a component in the system. My advice is to try a couple from a company like Audio Advisor, who has a 30 day return policy.

It's important for you to use a cable that is rated for low-current components. IOW, you don't need to buy the same cable that your amp is using. IME the heavy gauge cables will have a negative effect on a preamp.
Audiolabyrinth
@ Lowrider57, Hi, May I ask you why you believe that a heavy gauge power cable can have a negative effect on a pre-amp or digital componet with volume control?

I'm only speaking from my experience having tried a large gauge Tributaries and Pangea on my preamp; the effect was less detail. I would think that if there's a large power supply in a preamp, then maybe the higher current demand benefits from a larger cable.
Then there's the marketing of high current draw vs. low current cables that I was believing in; although I think there are cases to support this.