Different Power Cords in same system - ok or bad?

I suspect Devilboy meant to say is, "Yes, it is ok to use different power cords in the same system."

With all the different factors that make up an audio system, including parts from many different manufacturers, feet and feet of transformer wire, different types of caps, hook-up wire, IECs, switches, etc. you are probably best off choosing whatever cables sound good to you. In a general sense, cable manufacturers sometimes have a house sound where certain cable lines for example provide more detail and speed in comparison to others that may provide more body and tonal density. But that doesn't mean using cables from only one manufacturer is going to give you a better sounding system.

The need to use cables from only one manufacturer is a pipe dream fabricated by people who fabricate cables when they are not smoking pipes. You no more need to use only one brand of cables than you would need to use electronics from only one manufacturer. IMO

You will probably get better sound by eliminating all that stuff, and going directly into the wall. Personally, I have never met a power conditioner that didn't screw up the sound of my system.

Stringreen,

Which power conditioners have you tried? Just want to find out more information to interpret your negatives of power conditioners. Thanks

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.

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!