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Upgraded power cords or high end conditioner next?

Hi everyone,

I need advice on what will give me the biggest improvement for my next upgrade - power cords or a high end power conditioner?

My current living situation is a rental apartment, so unfortunately I cannot do anything like having a dedicated line for my system.

I already have upgraded power cords for my Manley Shrimp preamp and my CDP, but my Manley monoblocks (retubed with NOS :)) are just using the stock cables for now. The Shrimp and the CDP are plugged into a PS Audio High Current Ultimate Outlet and the monoblocks are plugged strait into the wall.

So I was thinking my next upgrade is either upgraded power cords for the monoblocks or an upgraded conditioner (passive - like a Shunyata Hyrda or a Running Springs unit that I could plug my CDP, pre and monoblocks into). Which one will give me the bigger improvement? My budget for the power cords would be maybe $500 each (used - so say $750 each new). What cords would you recommend in that price range? Also, the cords on my CDP and pre are both Lat International MK2 (budget PCs). Should I put my best PCs on the source/pre or the amps?

Thanks,

Ed
latinsamba1

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latinsamba1 OP
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Hi Lak,

My refridgerator is on the same circuit so I always just turn it off before doing any critical listening. I'm not sure what my next place will be like, but it's New York City so it's guaranteed to be compromised. The advice about the wall AC outlet seems like a cheap and easy upgrade though.
latinsamba1 OP
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Hi Metralla,

Love your system :)

How do those Coincident speakers sound with your 300b SET monoblocks? I really like my single driver Omegas for their great speed and tone but some days I would prefer a larger SET friendly floorstanding speaker with a bigger soundstage and better bass.
latinsamba1 OP
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Thanks Lak,

Yes, there are certainly many critics of power conditioning, especially with respect to amps. My front end components would benefit from a better conditioner I think. It seems like the next step for me should be upgraded wall outlets and a pair of power cords for the monoblocks.
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