Power cords or power conditioner

Sure, I'll pile on with more anecdotal stuff.. What is very interesting is the general and maybe overall support for power cables, but such a mixed range of support on cables relating to the actual signal itself. A few folks mentioned power conditioner 'no' cables 'yes', it's in the power arena I personally have experienced the least in SQ change either way - sure if the power cord is flimsy, absolutely go 12AWG copper or something, but haven't had these changes significantly impact..

What did benefit me in a huge way was ripping out a power conditioner I had - this thing acted as such a sound suffocator it was unreal. In fact, doing that and realizing the improvement it made me go the other way in maximizing power wire gauge all the way through the chain, building my own star-wired boxes w/12awg, and even adding copper outlets and plugs - while fun, none of it really made much impact beyond removing the power conditioner, it affected my DAC the most, like a blanket over the speakers.

@wheelndeal1099 "I have an 80" TV in the middle of my sound stage so I tossed a thick blanket over it and it helped. "

- I suggest you try diffusion instead (you could try any similarly sized uneven surface)

- Absorb first reflections on the side walls

- To finetune yr spark placement, try listening to only one speaker

- Regarding power chords, are you using good quality connectors? They make up much for the difference in sound.

Good luck!

@rickysnit some of the (cheaper) power cords I purchased did absolutely nothing. But most of the other ones I own made me go through a "wow" moment, when placed on the right device. I don't think there's an universal power cord that works its magic on source and amps, digital and analog... 

Given the spectrum of opinions, I think that we can conclude that you should buy your power cables, conditioners and regenerators with the ability to try and return if they don't meet your expectations.  Also, you must be willing to spend big money if you have high expectations.  I spent more on power than any one component and I purchased with 60 day return..but the benefit was not subtle.  It is hard to spend money on that last six feet.  It just doesn't make sense that this would make a difference..but it can if you go all out and not buy an intermediate solution.

… I think that we can conclude that you should buy your power cables, conditioners and regenerators with the ability to try and return if they don't meet your expectations.  Also, you must be willing to spend big money …

And some that reach differing conclusion.

I’ll agree that if you buy one make sure you can return it.