Power Cable

acmf74
acmf74 Posts: 937
edited March 2011 in Electronics
If I had 1 power cable where should I place it to get the most benefit?

Power Conditioner
CDP
AVR

Thanks,
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited March 2011
    probably your amp source I would think
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,059
    edited March 2011
    Avr.....
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2011
    Try it in each location, or buy 3.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,475
    edited March 2011
    Seeing as how you have the JD100, I would try it there first as they respond well to a PC upgrade. That said, every rig is different and your results may vary. I have found that the most significant difference can be had by upgrading all of the PC's.

    I wouldn't rule out trying it on the sub as well.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • fishbones
    fishbones Posts: 947
    edited March 2011
    While this might not be the answer you were hoping for. Like some already said, you're going to have to try in each location to see what works best. Different components take to PC upgrades differently, and how your components are working together as a synergistic unit also can vary the results (a PC is part of the chain). Try it in each.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited March 2011
    My whole system is plugged into the APC. I'm going to start out with my CDP and if I like what I hear I will do the whole system with them.

    Thanks..
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,475
    edited March 2011
    Can you test each component without plugging that component into the APC first? I can't say with 100% certainty but you may be hampering the performance by utilizing the APC. Like I said, each system is different.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited March 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Can you test each component without plugging that component into the APC first? I can't say with 100% certainty but you may be hampering the performance by utilizing the APC. Like I said, each system is different.

    Yes I can. I even have a dedicated line from my fuse box to a hospital grade outlet for my system. :smile:
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited March 2011
    Which cord would be better suited for my CDP?

    The Magic or Digital Reference?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,475
    edited March 2011
    I have ran with the digital reference before and they both paired well. I haven't heard or used the magic, so I can not comment.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited March 2011
    Although I've never tried a Signal cable power cord, I have tried the Pangea AC-9 and that it sounded well no matter what I plugged it into.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,182
    edited March 2011
    The AC-9 is a real audio deal. Best power cable I have ever tried, although it is huge and you need some room to work with it and route it properly.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited March 2011
    I talked to Guy Placette (owner of Placette Audio) yesterday on the phone and asked him which power cable was the most neutral and transparent. He said don't waste your money there.

    Interesting response and not what I would have expected. To each his own. My experience tells me something different.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,502
    edited March 2011
    As said above, every system is different so experimentation is needed. I've ended up with upgraded cords on everything, even to the point of installing IEC females to accommodate upgraded power cords on very old vintage gear.

    I have both of those cords and would personally rate the Magic as working well in any position, and the Digital Reference as best for the AVR.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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