Good power cord vs Killer power cord?

My mostest killerest cord...the PAD Dominus...has an effect on which ever component it's placed. So, based on that experience, I'd say put the best cord from the conditioner to the CDP.

But, the bottom line is it's best to experiment both ways.

I'd say use your best cord from conditioner to the wall. But do experiment, I agree with Tvad, as every system is different.

Tvad, I don't follow your reasoning. Can you be a little more specific as to your experiences with your power conditioner? What do you use from your conditioner to the outlet?
Audphile, "you'd say?" Is this what you have done with your power conditioner and power cord. I'm not sure I understand your reasoning or experience either.
Am I learning disabled, or just plain justifiably confused?

Warren, I use two Hydra 2 conditioners. One Hydra 2 has a DCCA Reference, and the other has an Elrod EPS-3 Signature. My PAD Dominus PC is 15a, and it makes a clear improvement whether it's placed on my amplifier, preamplifier, or digital source. So, based on that experience, I'd place my Dominus in the most effective position before I switched cords on the Hydras. None of the four excellent cords I've used on the Hydras has ever had an effect equal to the effect the PAD Dominus has on the equipment. Perhaps this is specific to the Dominus.

You have two cords to swap, correct? Your decision is going to be made much faster by simply swapping them and listening for yourself.

Use your tympanics.

:)