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Power Cables and Power Conditioner

I bought my first PS Audio (PSA) outlet as well as a PSA power cable.  I had intended to use the power cable to go from the new wall outlet to the conditioner but when I got home I realized the Furman ELITE-15 DMi has a fixed power cable.  I thought dang it and was going to return the PSA cable but then decided to give it a try.  So I ran the PSA cable from the Furman to my Rogue Audio Preamp.  I swear I think there was a moderate improvement to the overall image.  But of course this could be placebo and I have not done a bunch of with/without listening but am happy so far.


I assume the Furman filter is doing its job and adding the PSA power cord to the Pre is preserving this current as best it can. I would like to add another cord for the DAC and the power amp. But thought I would float this probe to see what other people do in similar situations as this.
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williewonka
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I'm with Kenny - I had a power conditioner, but found things got much better with good power cables and a power distribution box that had no filtration - just a breaker for safety and some very good outlets on the back. I also plug the amp directly into the outlet, not the distribution box.

A dedicated line with MRI outlets across the board with good power cables into each component is one way to ensure there is little to no noise spread from one component to any other.

Good power cables will actually reduce the effect of digital equipment has on overall sound quality

If there is a thunderstorm - I power down and remove all plugs.
 
Very few conditioners protect against a ground strike, which actually are the more common occurrence and lifts the voltage potential of the ground and neutral wires to insane levels. So you think you are protected when in fact you are not

My neighbor had this happen and it wiped out everything that he thought was protected - than goodness for house insurance!

Regards - Steve

williewonka
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@John_G - re: 
What are "MRI outlets"? Does it make a difference to have them in at every point on the circuit, or just where the audio equipment is plugged in?
MRI Outlets are a step up from Hospital grade outlets - they have superior clamping and they have no magnetic parts.

Take Five Audio sells a cryo'd version of the Pass and Seymour MRI outlet

https://www.takefiveaudio.com/categories/214-pass-seymour-cryo-treated-15a20a-wall-outlets

I use them in my wall outlet that the system plugs into and the outlets in my DIY audio distribution box

They are simply a very good outlet - much like those offered by companies like Furutech, but significantly more affordable than the Furutech and Oyaide versions.

I have not compared them to anything other than the normal outlets installed by builders. The are much better than a standard outlet.

Regards - Steve


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