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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?

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helomech
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4) Several responses supported the "there is no point to aftermarket cords" theory. Whether true or not, that was not the point of my original question.
That may not be the point of your question, however, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s the truth.

There is no scientific evidence whatsoever, that backs up the claims of cable manufacturers, least of all the sort of claims we see from the likes of Synergistic Research.

For those who like the flat-earther analogy, you might as well ask why globe manufacturers don’t make them flat (well, there are one or two knuckleheads making them). And to answer as to why we should care, it’s because the perpetuation of pseudoscience in this country is leading to a state of regression.
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jperry
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+1 Elizabeth 
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Naysayers will love this: https://twitteringmachines.com/why-i-hate-measurements-i-dont/
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My take on all of this is marginal cost, marginal gain.  I am married to an Ivy PhD economist who supports my music jones.

When you maximize your speakers, amp, preamp and source, the natural next step is power conditioners, power cords, etc.

At that point they have maximum value, before that not so much.  

I would also add room treatment comes before these items as well.  It is all part of a natural progression forward.

Aficionados of items beyond basic components typically over value their favorite, but they all have value.  Again, marginal cost versus marginal gain is my mantra.

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