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Originally Posted by BuffaloBill
Sound quality aside, common sense works both ways. You are not going to get the same quality construction, best materials, and attractive (esthetic) appearance with a $12 stock power cord as you are with a reasonably price after-market power cord from a reputable manufacturer. There is value in satisfaction and pride of ownership that goes beyond sound quality.
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I could not agree more!
I do not use that stuff they push on AVS or the awful Audioholic site for interconnects. I use Audioquest, Wireworld and Pangea.
My long runs of Cat 6 I used Blue Jeans. (full disclosure)
I have however never replaced a power cord. Just seems a bit extreme to me. Yet, I ran separate 20 amp lines for each power amp, with hospital grade outlets.
I always buy SACD's and hi-res downloads if available yet I have never heard a differance.
Why? Well, as you stated, it's makes me feel good and also, why chance it?
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I'd be absolutely shocked if a double blind study showed that a power cord made sound perceivable different and on top of that if the difference were always perceived as "better."
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Funny thing is, I might just look around for some power cords after your post. Not sure why I developed a mental block to them but not interconnects.
Like I said, Why not?