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Different Power Cords in same system - ok or bad?

I currently have a Transparent Audio Reference PowerIsolator power conditioner and a Transparent Reference Powerlink going from the conditioner to the outlet wall (it came with the power conditioner). I will soon be replacing the stock cords on all my components incrementally that will plug into the conditioner and wondered if it is recommended to go with all Transparent Power Cords or can I go with a different company such as Nordost, Shunyata, or Audience? I didn't know how important it was to keep this matched to my power conditioner and its dedicated cable. In case it matters, I DON'T have Transparent Audio speaker cables and interconnects. This is my only Transparent product thus far in my system. Thanks for your input.
djfst
djfst OP
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Stringreen,

Which power conditioners have you tried? Just want to find out more information to interpret your negatives of power conditioners. Thanks
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
You'll have to trust me on this but since switching over to portables which obviously have no power cords things sound quite a bit purer and less distorted. Are no power cords better than a really expensive high end power cord? One assumes so.
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jafant
19,947 posts
 
Dj-

the Transparent cables/cords are built to compliment one another. Especially ture, if one is using one of their power/line conditioners. Synergy is going to be key.

Another factor to consider is that the individual pieces of gear that is in your rig. Some brand(s) are better w/ Transparent PC while others are not. Should you have any queries contact Transparent and ask for Brad.

Finally, the most cost-effective way to size up your system
w/ any line of cabling, is by first starting w/ PC and work from there. Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
facten
2,888 posts
 
I use both Audio Art and Silnote power cords in the same system and there is nothing to my ears detrimental to doing so. I use a Blue Circle power conditioner and it made a positive impact
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stringreen
6,487 posts
 
The power conditioners I had in mu system are...Shunyata, PS Audio, Richard Grey (the worst) and a few others I don't recall. The system always sounded better with them removed.
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