which component should i put the better cable on?


I have two different power cords one costing $250.00 the other $1000.00. My question is which one should i use on which component? Should i put the better powercord on the amp because it uses more power because it is a amplifier or should i put the better powercord on my pre-amp, and if so on the pre-amp why!? I would appreciate any input please! Thanks for looking!
Phil (audiophill)
audiophill

Showing 1 response by marakanetz

The price in this issue plays not a large role whatsoever.
First you need to know what manufacturer suggests or how the powercord was built(I think for $1k you should!).
For poweramps usually high-gauge shielded powercords are better to filter large fluctuation currents that greatly affect high-gain amplification stages. Shielding adds an extra capacitance and inductance but for high currents flowing they only slightly deviate the overall impedance.

For small signal components you need as newtral as possible so that you have in ideal case the resistive impedance.