Would it make sense to spend less on power cables and rather put that money into one of the PS Audio Regenerator? I see that a more affordable one has recently been released, the Stellar Powerplant 3 @ $2199
Power - where to start? Mains, chords, conditioner, filter?
I have a decent HiFi setup with all power cables as delivered by the manufacturer of the unit. I am contemplating upgrading the power infrastructure, but is a confused where to start? What makes the biggest bang for the buck? Power chords to each unit, mains blocks, mains conditioner, mains filter? Any advice before I move into this world?
I have a streamer from Innuos being used for Tidal and Internet radio. A DAC from RME and an integration amplifier from Musical Fidelity.
I live in a flat in a capital and the electricity is probably good, but for sure the SQ is better late evenings, which to some extent is leading me down this route.
I have a streamer from Innuos being used for Tidal and Internet radio. A DAC from RME and an integration amplifier from Musical Fidelity.
I live in a flat in a capital and the electricity is probably good, but for sure the SQ is better late evenings, which to some extent is leading me down this route.
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There is some common thinking here among the answers, and I agree - start as close to the beginning of the chain as possible, then work your way down. At the panel/in the wall if you can, then outlet(s). If these upgrades are not possible/feasible, the thinking about starting at the beginning is still the same. Start with the cable powering your line conditioner (or start with actually getting a line conditioner if you don't already have one), then your source(s) - streamer and DAC in your case. It may seem counter-intuitive to upgrade power cords on lower power draw components before your amp, but if/when you do, the "goodness" filters through the whole system, IE. you will be amplifying a better signal/source. Good luck! |
One of the best investment for me was a PS Audio Dectet https://www.psaudio.com/dectet-power-center/ |
Maybe this is the appropriate place to ask a question I have wondering about for a while. What is the logic or the theory that enables an upgraded power supply cable to improve a systems sound quality? The power getting to the system is at the mercy of electricity supply company the electrical contractor who installed the switchboard, house-wiring and outlet sockets... It is hard to imagine how an improvement in the last few feet in that power supply chain might make a difference? |
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