To wait to address any AC deficiencies (which we all have) is bass ackwards IMO. But then again, I don't use any power cables per se.
I would think theoretically, that if one properly addresses all electrical AC before purchasing any components would be the best way to go.
Any system capable of a certain caliber of sonic quality or better will benefit from an AC environment that has been properly addressed.
For example, assume one installs the following first:
o Dedicated circuits and lines from the service panel for each component with appropriate amperage.
o Aftermarket or custom 10 ga. 99.95% OFC house wiring for all lines.
o Quality-oriented audio-grade outlets for all dedicated lines.
o Quality-oriented line conditioners for each dedicated line. (Yes I am aware there are many inferior line conditioners).
Once the above is done, then no matter which components one purchase thereafter, one should hear close to or the very best each component is capable of producing.
Thus allowing one to make better informed decisions.
Caveat:
This methodology would not necessarily work best for those components whose mfg'ers have already attempted to suppress AC noise by altering/filtering certain offending frequencies instead of properly addressing the AC noise itself. For these components, a line conditioner may not benefit.
-IMO
I would think theoretically, that if one properly addresses all electrical AC before purchasing any components would be the best way to go.
Any system capable of a certain caliber of sonic quality or better will benefit from an AC environment that has been properly addressed.
For example, assume one installs the following first:
o Dedicated circuits and lines from the service panel for each component with appropriate amperage.
o Aftermarket or custom 10 ga. 99.95% OFC house wiring for all lines.
o Quality-oriented audio-grade outlets for all dedicated lines.
o Quality-oriented line conditioners for each dedicated line. (Yes I am aware there are many inferior line conditioners).
Once the above is done, then no matter which components one purchase thereafter, one should hear close to or the very best each component is capable of producing.
Thus allowing one to make better informed decisions.
Caveat:
This methodology would not necessarily work best for those components whose mfg'ers have already attempted to suppress AC noise by altering/filtering certain offending frequencies instead of properly addressing the AC noise itself. For these components, a line conditioner may not benefit.
-IMO