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where to invest???

hi all, back again looking for some advice from the group. not sure where to post so i thought i'd start here. saved up a couple bucks and was looking to upgrade cabling first. but actually i am not sure what upgrade/additions would benefit my system best and to take care of first. specifically my system needs: isolation for evrything(was thinking herbies), upgrading cableing, ic's and speaker(am using blue jeans throught, was thinking pnf, ps audio statement, straley), aftermarket pc's(currently using all stock pc's, was looking at TAD's jellyfish ironlung all around to start or ps audio powerpunch), OR upgrading power conditioning(currently using belkin pf30 and a quantum symphony. was looking at audiomagic stealth basic, blue circle noisehound products, maybe a ps audio product). i can only do 1 complete category for the near future(at least a year). where do you guys think my money would be best spent?
system:
dedictaed lines
jaton operetta 5140
marantz sr-6003(as pre)
totem dreamcatchers
ps3
belkin pf30/quantum symphony
bluejeans cable
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
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magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Tweeks can definitely improve a system. You can spend a lot of money on tweeks, sometimes at the expense of component up grades.
You can tweek a VW Beetle, you can tweek a rolls Royce. At the end of the day, you still have a VW or a Rolls.
The beginning and the end of your chain have the biggest influence on your system.
Garbage in, garbage out applies in both directions. Build your system the way you want, then tweek, tweek tweek!
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
I have had poor results with "audiophile approved" power conditioners that one plugs into the wall and then their component into the conditioner. There was always a change, however, there was always a change for the worse. There may have been a wider soundstage, but decreased dynamics as an example. I am therefore going straight into the wall. The use of better power cords however, made a huge difference. ALL power cords sound different in my system...even different on different components from the same manufacturer. My suggestion is that you search for the cord that works in your system on the component that is specifically used. As an example, I am using Accrolink with Oyeida plugs on my Ayre C5xe, and Accrolink with Furutech F1 plugs on my Ayre V1xe amp. If I switch the cords, there is a definite loss of detail, and soundstage. The Environmental Protection gizmo provided a slight increase in clarity and soundstage with its protection, yet has no ill effects that I can hear.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I have an EP-2050 installed at my service panel. Like Stringreen, I noticed a subtle change in improved clarity. I'm comfortable knowing the product is used in commercial applications, is a proven technology, and my entire home benefits from its filtering and surge protection.

That said, I also use aftermarket power cords, and an Alan Maher Design Reference Power Center V2.

Doug at Environmental Potentials recommended using their EP-2450 Home Theater Power Supply in addition to the EP-2050, but I have not tried it.
uncertainsmile OP
88 posts
 
blindjim, why do you suggest a twin outlet unit? my entire system has over 8 components to plug in? are you suggesting i plug the belkin into the hydra or ps audio unit?
more thanks to everyone!
jwong
56 posts
 
See PS Audio's Premiere power regenerator and save yourself all the electrian/contractor hassles. See the abundant reviews for this unit that takes your wall outlet power and reprocess the output as "perfect" electrical power at rock steady voltage with no discernable distortion. On sale for $1700 if you look hard enough. It's better than any filtering, or house electrical upgrades.
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