Power Cables and Power Conditioner

lowrider57,

I have the PSA AC3

I am considering the dedicated line.  Do people usually run the line on the outside of the house through conduit?  My box is on the opposite end of the house of course.  It is plausible to run it outside and then right through the wall?

Back to my original post, which was poorly worded, I think my power is pretty solid.  I didn't have any real noticeable noise. I just put the Furman in because I wanted fault protection from electric storms here.  We just had a lady and a horse killed by lightning last week and I think my state is in the top 3 for lightning strike deaths.  So I got the Furman for nondestructive protection and just added a few more bucks to get a unit with voltage display and the filtering.  So I would like to keep this unit in the mix.  Not really trying to solve a particular problem just trying to build an economical yet solid power supply to my system and gain some SQ along the way.

My real question is with the Furman in the mix and it's stock fixed power cable to the wall am I wasting $$ adding PSA AC3 cables to my DAC and Amp from the Furman. 

Like I said, I am pretty sure I got some sonic elegance with just the addition to the Pre.

I believe you are benefiting from the PS cable. As I stated, with a quality PC vs. stock (I have owned a Rogue preamp so I know first hand), you’ll get better power delivery and lower noise.
My point is that different brands of cable have different sonic signatures;
eg, dynamics, imaging, neutral or coloured. You could audition PC’s by ordering from dealers with a return policy. I’ve tried many.

The Furman fixed PC is fine for low-current draw components. You'll benefit from audiophile PC's, but how much depends on the cable design and the type of component. 
The amp should have a larger gauge cable and typically is not plugged into the conditioner, since it may restrict dynamics.

Re: dedicated line, you run the line inside the house through the wall and under the floor like any electrical. A licensed electrician must do the hook-up to the breakers.
Search the archives for "dedicated line."

OK thanks Lowrider.  I think if I do the power I could go a short distance outside the house and then into the crawl space.

Regarding the amp not being plugged into the PC.  I have read that on here before.  So do people just sacrifice the amp in case they get a surge?

So do people just sacrifice the amp in case they get a surge?

Some people have surge protection for the amp located at the breaker box. I plug my amp into a professional grade power strip which does not limit current.
This Furman is the type used by musicians on stage to power their gear. To my ears, it seems completely transparent and protects against RF and EMI.
https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=149...

Jbuhl

When I moved from a home with crappy power to one with good power, my PS Audio regenerator displayed steady voltage and low distortion. I ditched the regenerator and could not be happier.

If your power is clean as you have mentioned (measured?), then how about power outages, lightning, etc.? If all is good, then I would minimize what to throw at your system, but a dedicated circuit(s) is always good for other internal issues. If your power turns out to be crappy, create an "overall" plan of attack based on the circumstances. However, if you live in an apartment, for example, so you can't do much about it, then a fine conditioner may be a good solution.
Kenny