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Upgraded cords for linear power supplies?

I've got a a Keces 12vDC linear power supply feeding my DAC and streamer, and a Swagman Labs 24vAC unit powering my Rega TT-PSU. Is there any reason to use upgraded power cords (Furutech plugs, DH Labs cable) with these? Doesn't all the magic happen in the linear power supply?

Just wondering....
john_g
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jjss49
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i use single ended triode power supplies
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millercarbon
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Tube rectification is totally the way to go!
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oldears
I'm sorry to bring this up again, but if the spec of your power supply is an AC output, it is NOT a linear power supply, even it the (Swagman) box it is in is labeled as such.
Often wondered about this. People claim it improves performance of a Rega 24 vAC motor. Mine causes hum if it gets too near the Rega power supply.
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jaytor
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I'm sorry to bring this up again, but if the spec of your power supply is an AC output, it is NOT a linear power supply, even it the (Swagman) box it is in is labeled as such.
Why do you say this isn't a linear power supply? It looks like it has a standard toroidal transformer and LC RFI filtering. While it doesn't convert to DC, I think this would still be considered a linear power supply.
adg101
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I use an upgraded cord on my Teddy Pardo LPS feeding my DAC and it is noticeably better over a computer grade power cord. WyWires Silver Juice II Digital Series. Not sure the difference over the Standard or Digital Series but guessing additional shielding... with Furutech plugs.
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