Jeff Rowland 501s burn in ... a strange experience

Aren't power cords all about eliminating AC line noise? Doesn't it make sense that the DC signal proceeding from the PC-1 to the Rowland amps would have no need for and could not benefit from a power cord upgrade?
I thought the primary purpose of the PC-1 was to provide a cleaner, quieter, stiffer current to the downstream appliances.
And wouldn't it be advisable to break in the 501s and the PC-1
concurrently, rather than sequentially? The latter just adds to the already cumbersome break-in period.

Hi Macro, the answer is. . . it depends. From an efficiency point of view, yes it's a good idea to break in PC1 and amps at the same time. From a financial point of view instead. . . it depends. As for power cords feeding a PC1. . . common sense would suggest that a PC should not have an effect on a PC1. . . reality is different, and power cords affect the sound of at least the JRDG Capri even when a PC1 is interposed. And if you ask, the answer is no, the PC1 IMO should not be used on a linestage like Capri. . . it is only recommended for high power applications. G

Guido - You should get in touch with Jeff and let him know about your "findings". He thinks the Capri benefits from the PC-1.

There are 2 camps on Capri+PC1. . . . my current opinion is that when Capri is brand new PC1 increases its resolving power to an extent. However, IMO, once Capri is fully broken in, PC1 inhibits full performance of Capri. . . it is worth remembering that Capri has a very small power supply and draws only 6W. Possibly the bank of capacitors in the PC1 may be an issue.
JRDG recognizes there are diverging opinions on Capri+PC1.
Interestingly, several weeks ago I had an interesting conversation with David Elrod about why some of his PCs like the Statement are not indicated for low power applications. . . he indicated that the relatively high capacitance in the Statement does constitute a power reserve for devices that can quickly draw it. . . but low power devices may be hampered by the extra capacitance.
Pls remember I am not an EE. . . the explanation above may be non factual.

You gotta love all this digital break in excuse 1000 hrs what a joke,then if that doesnt work ,try this,then something else ,the list never ends with dig amps,