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Various power cables, which would you put where?

I have 4 power cables and 3 components (Exposure 2010S2D amp, Lehmann BCL headphone amp, PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC)

They were acquired over time so not much planning around it.
I know, I should experiment myself and hear what sounds best. I am experimenting, but in addition would like to hear feedback from people that used the same cables.

Cables are
1. DIY DH Labs Power Plus + Marinco plugs
2. DIY Furutech FP-314AG + Marinco plugs (open to upgrading to Furutech FI-15)
3. Furutech G320Ag-18
4. WireWorld Aurora

Which have you used where? (The 4th cable will be connected to my Desktop PC that connects to the DAC)

Thanks!
itsikhefez
itsikhefez OP
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@auxinput Thanks for all the info. I'm interested in a bit more details on the power strip. Currently my amp is connected directly to the wall (the second outlet is unused), and the DAC, PC and ifi iUSBPower are plugged into a Tripp Lite power strip/surge protector.

When I tried plugging in the headphone amp or DAC into the unused outlet where the amp is connected, that introduced a hiss/buzz when volume was turned way up. The power strip is connected to a different outlet and there isn't a buzz this way.

Budget is tight now, what do you think of something like this:
http://www.partsconnexion.com/product30344.html
I could probably use higher gauge internal wiring, and even a Furutech or Schurter filtered inlet.
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itsikhefez OP
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@ebm care to elaborate? :)
auxinput
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That's really weird.  The hiss/buzz shouldn't be happening if they are all plugged into the same outlet.  It sounds like something is wrong with that outlet.  Could be something like the copper connectors between the top plug and bottom plug are broken and/or barely touching.  Or it could be a loose wire connect on the outlet, or the outlet is not gripping the plug correctly.  Maybe have an electrician look at the outlet?

As far as the power strip, that DIY one from Parts Connexion looks pretty good for the money.  Be aware that the outlets used are just common 15 amp outlets ({nothing special), but it will allow you to use good internal wire.  And you'll still have to get a separate power cord to connect this to the wall.  You can go to local hardware store (or home depot) and get a couple feet of 12 awg solid-core wire (or stranded THHN).  Or you could order a couple feet of the following Neotech 12awg Solid-Core UP-OCC COPPER Wire, PVC Jacket:

http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_hookup_neotech_cu_pvc_sc.html

Look at the installation guide:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ueiowanv5jqvtp4/triplex.pdf?dl=0

Examine the pictures carefully and make sure the black wire (hot) and white wire (neutral) are connected to the exact positions shown in the picture.  You want to make sure the hot/netrual wires on the outlets are connected correctly (yes, this matters).  If you use the Neotech, just put black tape around one wire so that you can use it for hot wire.

This DIY kit will allow you to upgrade the outlets in the future, if you want to buy something like Furutech FPX Rhodium.

auxinput
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If your budget is really limited and you still want to get something better than the trip-light, then go down to Home Depot and look for something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-28374-3-Outlet-Outdoor-Extension/dp/B005XKCB1I/ref=sr_1_55?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1491109804&sr=1-55&keywords=3

These are usually heavy duty cables with stranded 12awg wire and the wire is bonded/clamped to the multiple outlets.  A cheap way to get good current into your devices.

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