In sum:
a. It appears that most people feel that a high quality source power cord can make a big difference.
b. Depending on one's amp, the power cord here can also make a difference.
c. Most people, including Kevin of VAC think that pluging the amp directly into the wall is the best solution, though there are exceptions where a good power conditioner could improve the sound, and cases where they could also inhibit the sound.
d. I'm still not clear whether a power conditioner is a good idea for source and preamp, assuming a good power cord.
I'm starting by putting my dollars into power cords. Then I'll see if I can borrow some power conditioners to see if they make a difference.
On some things most agree, on many the variables inherent in a system cause variance in results. Of course the biggest variable of all in my case is between my ears.
a. It appears that most people feel that a high quality source power cord can make a big difference.
b. Depending on one's amp, the power cord here can also make a difference.
c. Most people, including Kevin of VAC think that pluging the amp directly into the wall is the best solution, though there are exceptions where a good power conditioner could improve the sound, and cases where they could also inhibit the sound.
d. I'm still not clear whether a power conditioner is a good idea for source and preamp, assuming a good power cord.
I'm starting by putting my dollars into power cords. Then I'll see if I can borrow some power conditioners to see if they make a difference.
On some things most agree, on many the variables inherent in a system cause variance in results. Of course the biggest variable of all in my case is between my ears.