Do power supply units/cables make a difference in sound quality?


My system is plugged in via a heavy duty power strip into a wall socket.  (Horrors!). I have read many posts from folks who have invested $$$ in power supply units and cables.  Before I take a deep dive into that, I'd like to hear from folks pro or con on this subject.  My system consists of Magneplanar MG3rs, Nelson Pass Threshold 400 amp, Conrad Johnson recent premier preamp, Oracle TT with Koetsu Black, Bluos Node streamer, Classe Audio CDP-102 CD Player.  I am quite happy with the sound from all sources.  So am I in for another four figure expense with power supply?  I appreciate the experience of this forum's members.

baumwoll

@baumwoll  Threshold amps are some of the greatest amps ever built. I personally use a Threshold Stasis 350e in one of my systems and I recently replaced the four rail fuses.

I could not believe how great it sounds now, it was great before but now incredible and I haven't changed the main fuse yet!

I used HIFI Tuning gold plated silver fuses, only about $40-$50 each, but an incredible upgrade.

There's a lot of negativity about cables here so just try the fuses, it's a very small investment.

Power amps always directly plugged into the wall.

Thanks steve for your input...were all the benefactors of your experience 👍

 

Steve, Thank you for taking the time to post such an informative description on the subject of cables.  I buy into the contribution of high quality connecting cables between components up to a point of cost/benefit.  The value of a power supply unit costing 4 figures is questionable for me, given the stability and lack of interfering noise on my rural electric supply.  I am really curious about Lordmelton's suggestion to try HiFi Tuning gold plated silver fuses, I assume on my Threshold amp.  I wil explore that.  Thanks all.

 

Lots of smart folks offering opinions. I'm in the same throes debating whether to add something other than the Furman ELITE15 PF i Linear Filtering AC Power Conditioner that I own. Before I dive into a more expensive component, I'm having a dedicated line installed from my main panel to my stereo system. I also purchased a "Silver Cryo Receptacle" so the cost will be a few hundred dollars. I've talked with a few audiophiles that confirm, it is an inexpensive step to do before shelling out thousands for a power plant, conditioner, etc. that may/may not help. 

“I am quite happy with the sound from all sources”

^Your answer^

I wouldn’t buy the cables.