"chord" wrote in message
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Please stop the unnecessary argument or flaming others.
Again, I would like to seek some useful advice on how to more fully
unleash
my audio system.

Recently, I had a chance to borrow a Goldmund power cord and did hear
audible difference on my system. Therefore, I want to find out more if it
is worthwhile to invest in power cords or a power conditioner or better to
save and upgrade later.

Which of following is more effect?
1. Power cords (costly if getting for each component)
2. Power conditioner + cheap original manufacturers' cord (should be
cheaper than 1.)

Any recommendation on power conditioners? Chang Lightspeed, PS Audio,
etc?
Power cord? XLO, Cardas, etc?

My musical taste is mainly classical (symphonies, operas, piano, violin)
with some soft rock.

The other advice in this thread is good advice.
Don't be a sucker, don't buy a fancy-schmancy power cord. These devices have
one intent: to fleece you.
Likewise for power conditioners.
ONLY if there is audible background noise, at a no-signal condition could
you concievably benefit from a conditioner, and even then, you are likely to
find no improvement. Occasionally, if you share the line with switchmode
power supplies, these may be useful.

Unfortunately, the phenomena of "audio hallucination" is all too common. You
cannot assume that you are immune to it.
Very intelligent, perceptive people have it.