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What difference do power cables make?
I’m considering a purchase (about $1000) that will include a power distribution box and a couple of very good cables to service my power amp and subwoofer..
For those who have upgraded power cables, how you would describe the sound quality difference in your system?
Do you feel that it was worth the additional investment?
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OP, I'm a relative novice here, so here's what I am sure about:
I have put in dedicated lines. This, I am certain, is the most important thing to do. Do I hear a difference? I am not sure, but I know that I have at least done the minimum for my system in terms of the wire thickness and shielding. Down the road, I may try: (a) a regenerator but until I know that everything else worth spending money on -- room treatments! -- is done, I will not return to the power cord issue. |
I agree 100% with Mr. @hilde45 and he is being quite humble here. Dedicated lines are the way to go. Get all the noise off the line feeding your listening space. When I built my house 25 years ago I did this. No need for conditioners and I only use distribution. |
@hilde45 : definitely try room treatments. My room is fully treated with GIK absorption and diffusion (including ceiling).
As for the dedicated power lines, I think to me they are a bit overrated. At least for me, and the power situation in my house. I did it twice, both times professionally. The second time I went all in with in-wall Audience Hidden Treasure cabling, cryo-treated dedicated distributor panel and separate grounding. I could barely hear any difference before and after. I do use a good power conditioner, the Shunyata Everest (along with Omega XC power cord).
Pangea power cords are adequate, but I don’t think they improve upon basic, sufficient gauge stock power cords. True story, I tried Pangea years ago on my headphones amp, and it made zero difference. That prevented me to try any power cords for about three years. Until I did.
If you are open minded, I recommend you try these two reasonably priced power cords, the first for high power amp, the second for source: A good alternative, affordable, is anything from Pete G. at Triode Wire Labs:https://triodewirelabs.com/product-category/power-cords/
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