I need advice for power cords


In my system there are 4 components that power cords are interchangeable.  They are PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube Preamplifier, PrimaLuna EVO 100 Tube DAC, Manley Chinook phonostage and Dayton Audio sa1000 subwoofer amplifier.   Should they all be upgraded, if not all which one to change to give me the most improvements.  I can't go crazy on cost, 1k to spend.   I've followed along with many threads on this subject. Always looking to make improvements to sound quality.   Many of you have much more experience with cables than I do so what do you recommend and I can do the research.  On a side note my McIntosh MC75's are vintage so old thin manufacturer cables and probably shouldn't change them. 

Thanks 
Mike 
zardozmike
As mentioned  above I think the biggest bang for the buck would be to start at the electrical service. Years ago we finished off our basement, one side for the kids one side for dad's listening room :)
I ran 4 separate 20 amp runs with extra heavy wire  into two hospital grade 20 amp double outlets. Looking back I wish I would have run three of them. 
I can't recommend Zu Audio Event high enough. I currently use the MK 1 versions and I love them. Beautifully made, very high quality, and incredible value. I have one on everything in my system.

I plan on trying the Mk 2 version, when I can find one for a great price.
Several posts here make the fundamental claim that upgrading house wiring & outlets should be top priority, and that until this has been addressed, any comparison of audio component power cords is an idle exercise. What say the experts about this claim which, if true, would seem to moot many posts above (and those on other cable comparison threads)?
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Upgrading the house wiring is the best you can do for your equipment. 1.  separate phase (if you have 3 phase system) 2 separate group, 3 high-end breaker, 4 hospital grade outlet 5 good cable(s). 6 multiple groups of cables with the exact same length for splitting power amp/front end 7 Star wired distribution block. (Isotek, Kemp, Wire World).

It is all about lowering the (contact) resistance and separating your system from noise/household appliances. If you are on a budget you can use multiple runs of standard wiring and combine them because the inductance will get lower every time you double the wire per leg. (e.g. 2 x AWG 13 per leg is better then 1 x AWG 11). You can check your combined AWG here:

https://www.wirebarn.com/Combined-Wire-Gauge-Calculator_ep_42.html

Aim for 10 AWG or less, your power amp will be grateful. 

Lower inductance is, aside from less (contact) resistance, the second most important part of the job. Star Quad or Helix cable geometries can be helpful with multiple runs of wire so you can create a self shielding type of cable. Don't use shielding on analog equipment or your house wiring. Only use shielding with digital equipment that spits out to much junk/hash. 

If you buy fancy cables before you upgrade your house wiring you will always chase the (sub)bass. And if you buy only one fancy cable, put it between your hospital grade outlet and your distribution block. From there the improvements will be more subtle. Some people think the source is more important, other think the power amp is more important.

Budget recommendations:  Anti Cables Level 3, Shunyata Venoms. Vovox Sonorus, Audience Front Row. Just my 2 cents. Or go the DIY route if you know what you are doing.