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Prioritization of Power Cords

Hi All,

I'm trying to figure out where to prioritize my power cords. Here is my setup: 

  • Audioquest Niagara 1000 Conditioner (currently connected to the wall with a Pangea AC9SE Mk II 7 gauge PC)
  • Line Magnetic 805ia Integrated Tube Amp (currently connected to the Niagara with an Acoustic Zen Tsunami III 11 gauge PC)
  • PS Audio Directstream Junior (currently connected to the Niagara with a SignalCable MagicPower Digital Reference 12 gauge PC)

If I were to get a Audioquest Thunder or an Acoustic Zen Gargantua II PC, where would you put this cord in this setup?

Thanks!
freesole
gdnrbob
4,449 posts
 
John Rutan(audioconnection) believes you should put the best power cord on the source.
For me it is my Ayre DAC. And, I got the AQ Thunder from Johnny, and I have to say it made a positive change.
I also put some on my Ayre monoblocks, and though I have heard Ayre equipment isn't affected by power cord changes, I did notice a significant change in sound. 
Bob
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 
I seem to remember this was asked not so long ago, and surprise surprise, there was no unanimity.  However, I think the majority opted for the connection between wall and the power distributor/conditioner.  In a sense that is the "source", even for the other sources.
Right now, I have an Isotek Synchro on order.
freesole OP
159 posts
 
@twoleftears right, that is what I was wondering - "what is the definition of source?" To me, it could be my DAC/Streamer or it could be the wall to my conditioner. 

It sounds like there could be some benefits elsewhere along the chain as well including the passage between the conditioner and amp. 
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