Do powercords make a difference in sound?

"Truth persuades by teaching, but does not teach by persuading."

Quintus Septimius Tertullianus (160 AD - 230 AD)

"But wonder on, till truth makes all things plain."

William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act V

testing

Knghifi, I am certainly not saying I would make a decision based on an illogical test, but it is not my decision. That is my point. It is none of our business. Furthermore, what we read by reviewers borders on an illogical test. YMMV should be the conclusion of all reviews. You might want to hear this but never this is outstanding unless followed by in my system and with my ears.

This is true of tests of tires, wines, coffee, houses, etc. I gave up on reading Consumers Reports, but also on Road and Track as not germane to my interests. No one has appointed any of us to be the saviors of others in making audio buying decisions, nor should we be disappointed that others cannot serve us in helping us to make buying decisions.

Tbg,

I don't think anyone is questioning his purchasing decision but just the FLAWED test that lead to the decision. It's his $$ and system ... This is a discussion forum after all.

I've stated many times, this is the internet with unfiltered data. We don't know who is behind the display and on the keyboard so CAVEAT EMPTOR. This applies to both amateur and pro comments/reviews but over time, you do know who to trust and not to trust.

Sometimes I feel for companies (Synergistic) where customers are not using the product as designed and report issues as if it's a problem.

Internet is powerful but also dangerous.

Knghifi, having taught research design for 40 plus years, I can tell you that flawed tests are very common. We know from old research that most people have "opinion leaders" whose advice they accept. For most there are NO tests at all. As I said this is not a science, it is just a buying decision. If people are amused to argue about it, I guess I would be better to just ignore it.