A certain online retailer asked me for a review of Pangea power cords..

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.

loganfan

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?

It's not a question "getting the most voltage" to an amplifier - it's a question of delivering sufficient current to the amp.

Yes, current is key!  I ended up making my own PCs out of thhn in a quad star configuration.  My Rowland amps absolutely came to life!  So much so that my wife, who will never be accused of being an audiophile, noticed it immediately.

@loganfan
You are correct, particularly high current amps, shouldn’t be ganged into a single power conditioner with other devices. While most components SA. DACs, CDPs CD Transports and TTs, pull quite low current and work very well on conditioners, many high current amp manufactures, SA. ADCOM, Bryston, Krell and others, specifically recommend that their amps be plugged directly into a wall receptacle and on a circuit without other devices. My Rogue, integrated tube amp, (not considered high current) on the other hand, is recommended to be plugged into a common circuit with the other components connected to it, to prevent a ground loop.
I agree, keeping power cords and IC cables separated and organized, is part of the battle of getting clean sound....Jim

Absolutely love the pangea AC 9SE. 

I use it for my Burson soloist headphone amp for a more strict and clinical listening along with my hd 800's, chord qutest dac and my cyrus cd i with a PSXR-2. 
Honestly it is a real headphone system that demands great power chords and interconnects. 

Love it!! Fair price for unbridled bass response.