"High End" power cable..

I know claimed benefits are controversial..but if you were "gifted" one, would you connect it to your amplifier,or to your turntable power supply(Rega Brio/Rega Neo ttpsu respectfully)?

 

I'd start with the amp, but once you have it at home, why not try it with each for awhile. See what works best for your system.

 

High voltage power cables draw very little current, ANY POWERCABLE WILL DO.
There are no high end powercables, if labeled as such they are are the ultimate snake oil.
Better spend your money on a spare stylus.

 

This was not the OPs question. You might have more relevance in this discussion where you’d at least be on topic. Power Cables... Do they really matter?

 

My power supply, from experience, although it's not in the price range of High End.

 

Your power amp.

 

I'd sell it and spend the money on something that actually does have a provable audible benefit.

 

Try both and share your observations.

 

If you use a power distributor / conditioner I’d start there. Then the amp.

 

Definitely try and plug it into your amp first, but agree with what's been said there's no harm in trying it also into the turntable PS. What I've learned with power cords is that there are no fixed set of rules and each component will react differently to each power cord. In my system my favorite cord is plugged into my integrated amp, 2nd favorite is plugged from the wall outlet to the power conditioner, the rest is just a mix (phono stage, turntable & sub) which is where I heard the least amount of audible benefit when trying different cords. Good luck!

 

I can't tell a difference and I've had a few but, I'm kinda old.

 

Try it everywhere, it depends on the cord. Some work better with certain components. Some are worth less than what you paid for that one.

 

Owning Audio Xtreme Statement power and Xtreme Plus power cords by PS Audio along with the Black Sand Silver Reference Mark V power cord and the model below called The Statement so I a fairly good idea regarding this. Try the cord on all pieces. When I did it was very apparent that the Black Sand cords were considerably better than the PS Audio cords.

I tried the Black Sand cords between the line conditioner, the wall outlets, the power amp and the SACDP. It turned out that The Silver Reference sounds best between the line conditioner and the power amp and The Statement sounds best between the wall and the line conditioner. Reversed they both weren't as good and connected to my SACDP they both didn't do as well as the stock Sony cord. Synergy plays an important role with each and every power cord I've tried. YMMV.

 

I dont get your point. His question was if "high End"powercable makes a difference.
My reply is obvious, NO.

 

I refer the honourable gentleman to the other honourable gentleman's earlier answer.

 

I recently went from the stock luxman power cable jpa10000 to their premium one jpa15000 (this is the stock cable for the high end luxman seperates) for my 505ux and the difference was pretty obvious, highs sound more extended with more definition and lows are deeper with more punch. I end up using the redundant jpa10000 on my marantz cd6006 and I noticed more details and seperation than before (when I had jp15000 on 505ux and stock marantz cable on cd6006). I think it was 120usd well spent.

 

I would go amplifier. Audible differences depending on your system and cable.

 

That was not his question. See below and read what was clearly written.

The OP never asked IF high end cables made a difference. He asked where he should install one in his system, likely so he can educate himself and form his own opinions based off his own experiences. I highly encourage others to do the same, especially if they are able to do so with no out of pocket costs, which the OP appears to have the opportunity to do. From there, if he feels it makes no difference he can sell it for a couple bucks in his pocket, or maybe even pass it on to someone else to allow others to make their own judgements.

Maybe step off your soap box and read the details before you jump in the conversation next time.

 

This is a year old lol

to answer his question:
Amp
The more current the more impact (how much is up to the listener)
A TT draws little I and is converted anyways by the PS (transformed and rectified, likely extra filtering beyond a normal PS).
Less ripple sneaking thru vs the amp PS which may draw 10-20 times more I.

edit
TT PS is 24 VAC, no rectifier.
Draws 7.4 W, a fraction of the amp.

 

My sincere excuses , indeed he can make his own decision. I am too preoccupied regarding powercables, snakeoil. That is why the thread blurred my senses in the first place. I hope this excuse will suffice.

 

Is this the OP's way of asking where we'd stick that "high-end" cable? 'Cause I could think of a few places, like the most powerful amp in the audio chain.

 

You waited a whole year to reply with this?

 

Part Express for the IEC connector. Home Depot or Lowes for UL approved bulk extension cord. When I did it, I bought multiple 5 foot pieces in sizes: 10 awg, 12 awg, 14 awg and 16 awg. The male plugs I got with the cord. My amps liked the 12 awg and most of my other devices seemed to perfer the 14 awg over the 16 awg. Also Parts Express sells this stuff: "Techflex 3/4" Expandable Sleeving 25 ft. Neon Blue" from www.parts-express.com!

 

Both my power amps have attached power cords.

Can I modify the question slightly, for myself?

If I was gifted a fancy pants power cable, would it be best in my tube preamp, 24-pole AC synchronous motor turntable, or DAC?