Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp?


Hello all,

A while back, I upgraded the power cord for my amp. That makes sense to me. However, should I also upgrade the power cord for my preamp. Based on my limited understanding of how preamps work, it does not seem like it would make a sonic improvement.

Suggestions?

Thank you in advance.
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Hi Chris I trade my Cary Audio SLP-05 for the ARC LS27 and so far very happy with my decision. I mate my preamp with ARC DS-450 Power amp, this combo work magic. If you have any questions please send me a note and I will give you more details about ARC products. Tango.
Power cord can make a difference with digital sources and pre-amp as well but for different reasons. Power amp is mostly about current delivery ability. Pre-amp is more about more control of noise. Results can be better clarity, resolution, detail, soundstage and imaging.
I agree with Map, the most important thing with a pre is isolation and draining away noise with cones.Rubber products do not work, Mapleshade cones work well,but
the new Nordost 70$ each metal iso cones are fantastic.

Under a tube pre I consider the Nordosts essential.
Biggest advance I've heard in many years.
If it is a tube preamp, I would recommend a ribbon cord like Electrglide, Elrod, etc. I use a standard Electraglide on my Joule Electra and the difference is not subtle.