So let me ask a question.
I am in the construction field, I notice sometimes that a 14 gauge SJ extension cord is not suitable for some heavy power tools, making the breaker trip. Why would we (audio enthusiasts) then plug 8 or 9 audio devices into one power conditioner/surge protector. To me this is like plugging 9 drills into one cord. That would never work. If we are worried about our amps getting the most voltage when it is needed, we would certainly not plug the amp into a multiple outlet device? Would we?
I am not trying to down play the importance of an after maket power cord, I am willing to learn or at least listen to why we would do this. Is it that our audio equipment draws so little power that it is ok? And then it really does not matter?
To me, this is a hobby, I take maybe to serious. When I hear music on the job site coming through a radio and then listen at home it brings a smile to my face. I just ordered a couple of moderately priced after market power cords for my tube Amp and tube Preamp. Even if I do not hear a difference (unless it is worse sounding) I will keep them. As I did measure there length to thread through my rack in a very neat and secure way. And mainly to keep the power cords on one side of the rack and the speaker and interconnects on the other side. I fell its always good to keep these far apart when you can.
I am in the construction field, I notice sometimes that a 14 gauge SJ extension cord is not suitable for some heavy power tools, making the breaker trip. Why would we (audio enthusiasts) then plug 8 or 9 audio devices into one power conditioner/surge protector. To me this is like plugging 9 drills into one cord. That would never work. If we are worried about our amps getting the most voltage when it is needed, we would certainly not plug the amp into a multiple outlet device? Would we?
I am not trying to down play the importance of an after maket power cord, I am willing to learn or at least listen to why we would do this. Is it that our audio equipment draws so little power that it is ok? And then it really does not matter?
To me, this is a hobby, I take maybe to serious. When I hear music on the job site coming through a radio and then listen at home it brings a smile to my face. I just ordered a couple of moderately priced after market power cords for my tube Amp and tube Preamp. Even if I do not hear a difference (unless it is worse sounding) I will keep them. As I did measure there length to thread through my rack in a very neat and secure way. And mainly to keep the power cords on one side of the rack and the speaker and interconnects on the other side. I fell its always good to keep these far apart when you can.