Does an aftermarket power cord matters for Amp?


I am currently using the stock power cord for my VAC Avatar tube integrated amp. I have upgraded my cdp's power cord (given the trigger-down theory with source component) a while ago with a Synergistic Research A/C Master Coupler and had good results. I have been wondering if I should do the same for the Amp and question if it really does make a difference. If so, is it significant and worth the investment?
stevenkc
Hi Steve. I responded to your system post before. I am a believer in the benefits of better power cords because in my system they make a difference. I recently went through a cable downgrade, $$ wise, but have found some really good cables cheap. Check out ErnieM's (aka Subaruguru) power cords. I recently got his new Prelude No. 13 in Cu, and it is really great! I recently sold off my shunyata and electraglide cords and got his and don't feel I've sacrificed quality. I do find that changing a power cord anywhere in the chain makes a sonic difference and have yet to find that a stock cord is better.
The evidence that has come my way leads me to believe that a PC CAN affect the sound from an amp, or any other component. That may be for better or worse. When I experimented my amp sounded better with its stock cord over two aftermarket cords. From stock, a third cord did not alter the sound at all.
I became a beleaver in the benefits of a good PC not when I pluged it in, but 30 days later when I tryed to replace it back with the original one.
I use a Custom Power Cord Company Model 11 for my Plinius 8200 integrated with great results. Very synergistic combo.