Are upgraded power cables really worth the money?


My system consists of musical fidelity a5 integraded and cd player, b&w 703 and a rel 305 sub. I'm Im using purist audio musaeus interconects and speaker cables. I understand and can certainly see how these cables have helped my system, but am a bit aprehensive about investing in upgraded mains cables. Do they really make much difference? With the system I have what would be the right amount to spend on them. Any suggestions?
zeekzaak

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I am amazed no one has mentioned upgrading your electrical circuitry as the biggest bang for buck improvement in this area. I spent a few hundred dollars and added 3 dedicated audio circuits to my main listening room. I think that is by far the most cost effective change you can make, and the one an audiophile should consider first. For about half the cost of a mid priced fancy cable, you can make a permanent change that will likely dwarf what any one cable can do for your system.
I have always considered Audiogon members a great source of information and inspiration - I guess this is a chance to "give back" to the community. BTW, all of these changes and improvements are so dependent on individual rooms, equipment, wiring, etc., so you still need to match the advice to your particular situation - there really are no absolutes.