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Upgrading power cables

Recently auditioned some power cables in an A-B test and became a believer in the benefits of a quality power cable. Since the test was only done with an amp. I wonder if it is necessary to upgrade the power cables of all my components (solid state amp, tube preamp, SACD player). If so, should all components have the same model of power cable? What should be the first component to upgrade?

Thanks for the help.
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theothergreg
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For me, upgrading the amp PC first made a big improvement in the system as a whole.  Using a high currant cord I got much stronger bass, a wider soundstage and more detail across the board. 

Upgrading the source cords further refined the sound to varying degrees, but found good pairings after a bit of trial and error (I have a mix of Shunyata, Kimber Palladian and Clarus Crimson).

I just changed my CD player and tried the stock cord first (it is a pretty nice one as stock cables go), but an aftermarket cord was noticeably better, particularly in the bass, mids and vocals.
theothergreg
222 posts
 
Ha!  It will be another whole thread to cover a power conditioner. 

At least your significant other is a real keeper :)
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