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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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....
Most electronic manufacturers just don't buy into the extreme hype about power cords.  At the same time many if not most audiophiles do.  The compromise is the IEC spec inlet.  There was a time when high end equipment came with non-removable power cords.  But that was back in the days when Patti Page was on the radio.
It's because electronics manufacturers tend to know how electronics work, unlike most audiophiles. 
Silly question. The stock factory power cords are there so when you sell you can keep the good one you bought and the other guy still has something to plug it in with. Duh.
Everybody loves options.  Separating cable purchases from components offers endless options to the audiophile.