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Power Chords or Power Plants?

For the dollar spent and the return in sonic improvement, which way should a guy go? Power plants cost more, but will usually power several pieces of equipment. Several individual power chords may total to the same amount of money or more? I already have dedicated lines for my stereo room from the breaker panel. One line for amp, one line with several outlets for all the other gear.

Thanks!
red2
sfstereo
215 posts
 
Power Plant will give more improvement than cords. PP will reduce noise and fix ac distortion. Cords will help reduce noise pick up or emission but it can't fix low line or distortion.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
I'm with the PP first, with very good solid power cords. That does it for my system. Would adding a $1k+ cord improve the sound? Donno, don't care. However!--if I had the bucks I probably would be dabbling with the idea of killer ($$) cords. peace, warren
jayceem
22 posts
 
Power Plant may give the greatest improvement but only in conjuction with decent cords i.e. those that reject airborne r.f.(kimber), otherwise there is a danger of the improvements gained by the p.p. being diluted. So buy cords first then p.p. You could always wrap-up the original cords for christmas presents!
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