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Different Power Cords in same system - ok or bad?

I currently have a Transparent Audio Reference PowerIsolator power conditioner and a Transparent Reference Powerlink going from the conditioner to the outlet wall (it came with the power conditioner). I will soon be replacing the stock cords on all my components incrementally that will plug into the conditioner and wondered if it is recommended to go with all Transparent Power Cords or can I go with a different company such as Nordost, Shunyata, or Audience? I didn't know how important it was to keep this matched to my power conditioner and its dedicated cable. In case it matters, I DON'T have Transparent Audio speaker cables and interconnects. This is my only Transparent product thus far in my system. Thanks for your input.
djfst
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geoffkait
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You'll have to trust me on this but since switching over to portables which obviously have no power cords things sound quite a bit purer and less distorted. Are no power cords better than a really expensive high end power cord? One assumes so.
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jafant
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Dj-

the Transparent cables/cords are built to compliment one another. Especially ture, if one is using one of their power/line conditioners. Synergy is going to be key.

Another factor to consider is that the individual pieces of gear that is in your rig. Some brand(s) are better w/ Transparent PC while others are not. Should you have any queries contact Transparent and ask for Brad.

Finally, the most cost-effective way to size up your system
w/ any line of cabling, is by first starting w/ PC and work from there. Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
facten
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I use both Audio Art and Silnote power cords in the same system and there is nothing to my ears detrimental to doing so. I use a Blue Circle power conditioner and it made a positive impact
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stringreen
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The power conditioners I had in mu system are...Shunyata, PS Audio, Richard Grey (the worst) and a few others I don't recall. The system always sounded better with them removed.
tablejockey
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Djfst, just thought I'd chime in to mention I found an outstanding deal on a Nordost Heimdall2 power cord. Since we've been chatting a bit about the PL HP, thought I'd mention my score.

The system now has Heimdall 2 feeding the PL HP, table>phono pre>HP
The phono pre just has a budget PC, but if I see a listing....?
The last piece of the puzzle,(and most expensive) speaker cables, are now on the hit list. This one may take awhile, as they don't seem to get listed.
Once that's accomplished, DONE!
As mentioned before,you're now at the hair splitting stage, it's easy to get caught up in the cable voodoo. IMO, I would simply enjoy listening to the system, ensure I have those speakers in their sweet spot and look at the room as well. With the exception of REALLY lame stock cords, that system should sound fantastic WITHOUT "special" cables.
Have you done your homework on room tuning?
Speaker placement and the room will have a greater impact than any "special" cable that posters and myself suggest.
That PLC you have certainly won't hurt sonics, but as one poster has mentioned, he prefers nothing.
Consider sitting back with a beer and listening.
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