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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Thanks guys, great information.  

I just cranked the volume almost to full and put my ear to the sub and tweeters. On the right channel I can hear a very faint noise.  Reminds me of the sound of a very light rain on your rain jacket but from a distance.  This sound is also detectable at a normal volume setting. :(   The other thing is the voltage on the Furman always reads 125, solid.  Always reads that unless the heater on my Quickmill espresso machine kicks on and then it drops to 123. Thats only on in the morning of course but she is a brute.

Do you guys ( < 1% chance of a female on here?) think the rain sound is coming from my amp?

John_g,  I is interested in doing a power cable to the Furman mod. I thought about that when I looked at it.  If its not to much trouble for you to post.  

I am definitely going to get power cables to my DAC and Amp.  Early next week I think I will run over to PS Audio and pick up a new Power Cable and test switching that back and forth from the Wall to the Furman.  

I actually called Furman and their support person said that the linear line filter technology they use should not affect my amplification.   The rest of the technology in that piece is all to do with protection, triggering other components on/off and display.


Correction on previous post.  I am going to test the power connection from the amp to the wall vs amp to Furman PC.
@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


Have you still talked any known cable provider? If no then ask them first. They will help you much better.