Is digital contamination that big of a deal?

unplug your tv, dvd player, processor, computer etc and see if it helps...

Wow! Gon is sure getting surly! Thanks Mapman, I appreciate the mature response. And yes! you are correct - the more quite one's system gets the better it does sound. I discovered that by inserting one Stage 3 Kraken power cord to my pre amp. That was a big deal! soundstage depth, layer of instruments and more accurate timbre! That's why I'm wondering if I should run a "digital" PC to my digital gear or just a "regular" high quality PC? There are a few PC manufactures that make "digital" PC's but most don't, so I'm just wondering what people that have ACTAULLY LISTENED to the different types of PC's have experienced with digital cords vs. regular high quality PC's?

Nice consideration Keithmundy. That is something that I might benefit from also. A good digital PC.

"That's why I'm wondering if I should run a "digital" PC to my digital gear or just a "regular" high quality PC?"

It can make a difference. Using reasonably affordable Pangea ac14se power cords for noise control made a large noticeable difference with both of my DACs in both systems. With my tube pre-amp as well but perhaps to a lesser degree.

Almarg has commented on this subject before, but since I'm no EE, I'll try to explain why the digital signal should be kept separate from the analogue components.

As I understand it, some of the electrical noise generated by a digital component can be fed back into it's power cord, then thru the wiring of a power strip or any other device it is plugged into, eventually reaching the system. That is why some power strips or power conditioners have a digital only input; to isolate that signal. I assume that a digital PC is designed to capture and isolate any feedback of digital noise.

As I said, I've learned a lot from the experts on the forum, so feel free to add to my explanation. Whether or not the noise is audible is system and listener dependent.