I wonder why......


If power cables offer such dramatic improvements (not saying they do or don't), why don't component manufacturers supply them as part of a component sale? All high end components come with power cords that can be disconnected. The cost of a mid level aftermarket replacement cord is only a fraction of what the typical high end component costs so if sound is improved so much, why wouldn't a manufacturer want to "improve" the sound of their components by providing an upgraded cord at the point of sale? 

High end automobiles (Porsche, Ferrari, AMG, etc.) are typically supplied with the best tires available on the market. Often these are specifically designed by tire makers to the auto maker's specs. This is to extract every ounce of performance from their product. If high car makers did what audio manufacturers did, they would be supplying their cars with average, run of the mill tires expecting the buyer to upgrade on his own. Wouldn't audio component makers want to extract the best performance from their gear?

The only thing I can think of is that audio component manufacturers don't think so called upgraded power cables are worth the added cost.

What am I missing?

J.Chiappinelli
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Stock power cords are great for initial burn-in. Another use for them would be to include it in the resale for cable naysayers 😉

I won’t go into the merits of aftermarket PC’s....if you hear the difference, great. If you don’t, enjoy the stock cord.
The people who care will want to choose their own cord.   Pretty simple.
This could apply to any component of any piece of audio gear. Let’s not stop at power cords. Why don’t they use upgraded tubes instead of mainly EH? Why not upgraded caps? Binding posts? Heck, if the manufacturers understand the synergy so well they might as well give you the best ICs and speaker cables while they are at it to properly match their gear. droning sound...…………….
If the stock cords sound as good as the big dollar ones, then I am sitting on a gold mine! Have to go now and list some nice power cords....