Proper order of power cables and conditioner?


Here's something I've wondered about for a while:

Is it better to use one good power cable (e.g., Nordost Brahma) between the wall socket and conditioner (e.g. PS Audio Quintet)and then use the standard power cables that come with components (e.g.,amp, CD player, etc.) between the conditioner and the components

OR

Should we use good power cables between the conditioner and the amp, etc., (i.e., one for each component) and just use a standard power cable between the socket and conditioner?

The first option is what I see most people use while the second option, while more expensive, seems to me better provide the benefits of both the conditioner and the good cables. Your thoughts or experiences?
johlke

Showing 1 response by blindjim

a conditioner is a real step in the right direction. Depending upon which you get. Like all else, everything makes a difference.

right off? upscale PC's all around. For sure. Not necessarily the same however, but maybe... each item will or can be skewed sonically by PC's. Suond stage, bass, extension, and tonally. Even dynamics can and do change. Sometimes.

With a good cond, like the PS you mentioned, the power cord supplying the cond will effect all items connected to it.

I have several PS pasive filters... the supply cord is the thing that influences everything after it... and quite iportant. More than any other PC? No. just as important.

Get in touch with the cable co. and try some. It's a marginal cost to experience many in a short time frame without buying and reselling each one. the rental money goes on account and can be applied to whatefver down the road... you lose the shipping money.

PCs play a big part in a system... and a super place to start adding wires.

My vote is for the 'or'. PCs are integral. Everywhere. How much you spend is up to you... your ears, and other factors.

you'll get better right off... then for a while as you move up the food cahin... then it just gets 'different' mostly as better gets harder and harder to find.