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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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jafant
18,842 posts
 
treadman,
welcome! to the wild and crazy world of power cords!
The pre-amp is the heart of any system, so, start here. Take your time
and listen, listen, listen to the various PC out there! Happy Listening.
wolf_garcia
6,626 posts
 
I use a dedicated water line to the ice maker in my refrigerator, so the dedicated AC line thing does make sense.
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treadman OP
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A little update on power cable upgrade.
I picked up two SignalCable MagicPower power cords, one for amp, other for preamp. Many Audiogoners have favorable comments on them so I thought it would be an inexpensive way to start. Have had them cooking for a week now, about 6 hours a day, with a fan and a plasma TV. Hopefully they'll make my Spendors sing!
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jazzonthehudson
277 posts
 
Dedicated 20A lines and excellent wall sockets like the Furutech GTX-D(r) or the newer NTD is a must and have the highest value/money.

Before one spends more money at power cables (they have to be decent to start with), one should consider upgrading to a better power conditioner.

During the last 6 months, I upgraded my conditioner from the Audience aR6-TS to TSSD and finally to TSSOX. Combined with fuse upgrades (IME Audio Horizon Platinum betters the SR Black), the sound has become incredibly open/organic/detailed.  
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