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Aftermarket power cord

I'm wondering if its better to connect an aftermarket powercord directly from a wall socket to my preamp, or from my MonsterCable HTS5000 power center? I have read that its better to have power directly from the wall socket to a power amp, does this also pertain to a preamp? I'm also wondering if I will receive the sonic benefits I'm looking for if the power is passed through the power center and then the aftermarket cord?
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jaykapur
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I have found quite a bit of sonic benefit to using a really good cord from the wall to a power strip. Certainly a bigger improvement than from the power strip to an amp.

I have tried various products similar to the Monster (Panamax MAX1000+, Richard Gray 400S) and now I just use a power strip with an IEC connector and a very good power cord (Electra Glide FatMan). Sounds better than any power conditioners under $1000. The power strips I use are the Vans Evers Super Companion ($150) and the WireWorld Electrifier ($35)
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