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TV power cords; Money well spent, or money wasted?

Hi Folks,

First, A happy, healthy, and abundant New Years to all (where abundant = any tangible, or intangible, that you either need, or desire).

I just purchased a new Sony Z5100 TV:
Bravia 3 engine (whatever that is)
240hz refresh
10 bit panel
TV is networked
Sony N460 Blu-ray

Shunyata SR-Z1 outlet-->Audience au24 "e" pc-->PS Audio Quintet.

My questions: Would it be qualitatively beneficial to upgrade from the TV's stock pc? If yes, have you any suggestions for an appropriately priced pc for the setup that I currently have.

As always, any and all input is appreciated.
Gary
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danlib1
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An aftermarket power cord will do no harm to the panel- it's just not going to happen. If you have the opportunity to borrow a better cord from a friend and try, I would recommend it. With many displays, it does make some difference that you might find worthwhile.
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tabl10s
1,095 posts
 
I sold an old Transparent PC to a cop for $25 who's not a videophile and he saw the difference.
hifisoundguy
630 posts
 
I might try some all new Infinity Strings power cables from Alan Maher Designs later on
chrisoshea
471 posts
 

Gary and the “lawyer”,

NO …. using a new PC would only void your warranty IF a user were stupid enough to tell the manufacturer the cord was changed… Jeez

YES…. putting a Shunyata Venom PC ($120 at the time) on my now 15 year old Sony TV made a very positive improvement in picture sharpness/detail 

deep_333
1,912 posts
 

I am not exactly a 'videophile', but, I get discernible results from a cheaper AQ power conditioner with a couple of its outlet filters optimized for video (one of Garth Powell's toys). The TV  gets used for some demanding games...gpu ray tracing enabled, etc.

I doubt it makes much of a difference on regular movies & TV shows.

Can a power cord be as useful as such a power conditioner.....highly doubt it!

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