Power Conditioners vs. Power Cables

I use an upgraded outlet, power conditioner, enhancer, and power cord. Some, even upgrade the outlets in the power conditioner and Cryo treat their power cords. Satisfaction is personal, where you want to stop is up to you. Not all and any outlet will be synergistically correct with the rest of your components. Again like everything else, it all needs to gel. Have patience and Fun!

This is my take. Not fact, mind you, just my experience. Firstly, I have asked similar questions about the need for killer power cords,with a power conditioner and never received a satisfactory answer. Perhaps, there really isn't one, because of the mystical nature of electricity. I have chosen to go the power conditioner route ( Audio Magic Mini Digital and The Matrix) using Lat International power cords. While, the cords are certainly not Elrods ($$wise) or the like, I believe the Lats carry the signal, from my power conditioner and guarentees its' arrival to my integrated and cdp, unimpeded with electrical evils. I do, also, use a Lat from outlet (hospital grade now,Hubbel on the short horizon) to the power conditioners as well as the Lat to the equipment. I find it hard to believe that 6 feet of cable are going to do anymore than my Audio Magic. This is, always, an interesting topic. Now, the guy I bought my Audio Magic stuff from, (including Jerry over at Audio Magic, not the Elrod, of course) swears that an Elrod will really bring me deeper into sonic nirvana. Why that 6 foot of cord from outlet to power conditoner will do those extraordinary things-he can't specifically say. "But it works" God, how many times I've heard this rap about power cords. You know, it just might, but I'm not going there $$ wise. I probably would, however, if I had the $$$. A rational would soon follow. Hope this helps you a tad. I know it will generate plenty from our friendly audiophools. peace,warren

First of all there have been several posts on this subject and each system is different. I have been corresponding with some Agon members on the usual higher priced power cords and we have each tried some of them in our own systems. The conclusions vary. What you need to do is narrow down your choices by what equipment is being used, for example if you have tube equipment and the person using the Elrod has SS but another has BMI on their tube units you have to try to get through all of this and narrow down your choices. Then contact the dealers selling here on Agon and ask for an in home audition. Do not buy the used cord based upon a review or someone elses ears. I know, I tried it and it did not work. Let your own ears tell you if it is worth the difference in your own system. It takes time to learn and hear for your self but it can be very much worht the effort.

Also, since there are so many credit card offers for 0% interest for 12 months, you can tranfer your expense to one of these and pay off the Elrod over 12 months but enjoy the hell out of your purchase today.

Happy Listening.

Buy a "Silent Cable" 10 gauge from Frank for 60 bucks and a shielded Belden kit from Ernie (Subaruguru) for about 30 bucks. Both advertize on A-Gon. For less than 100 bucks you can find out for yourself. Try them on different components and get ready to order more. You will be a believer.

In my system I received much improvement each time I added one of the following:
Dedicated 20-amp line.
Using cryogenically treated hospital grade outlets.
Using a power conditioner.
Using upgraded power cords.
Different brands work well, and you need to experiment to see what sounds best to you, with your equipment.