@imaninatural - RE:...
For those that have upgraded power cables, how would you prioritize between the pre-amp (tube), power amp (ss) and powered sub...and possibly even the DAC?
That depends an whether you want...
- immediate grattification...
- then start with the source components and work backwards to the power amp
- get a sense of what your components are capable of
- start with the amp and work forwards to the source components
Source components tend to show a significant improvement because their power suipplies are not as robust as those power supplies in the amp
- so the power cord on the amp really should be a top performing PC.
It is very impoertant to select good power cables - look for
- UP-OCC wires in theri construction - they provide excellent dynamic perofrmance
- advanced insulations - these lower the noise floor of the cables and promoted better clarity and imaging
- advacned cable geometry - again, helps lower the noise floor
- quality connectors - I use Sonar Quest silver plated solid copper mains and IEC connectors
If you are not into DIY take a look at these cable brands that adopt the above qualities
- Audio Envy - great value aty a modest price
- Zavfino - great cable geometry, excellent perofrmance, but a little more pricey
Godo luck with your quest