Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?

Obviously there are lots of opinions about power cords, as well as about nearly every aspect of audio.  I found a few of the comments inane or illogical.  One thing I didn't mention that turned me off the AC3 and to a lesser extent the AC14 is the size and stiffness of the cable, a convenience not audio factor.  

IIRC, I bought the AC3 cables for the JC-1s.  I went from Parasound (JC 2 & JC 1) to Ayre (KX-5/20 & VX-5/20) when I added a DX-5 DSD disc player and QX-5/20 digital hub for Roon.

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Most manufacturers of high end gear expect that customers will want to choose a different power cord so their gear comes with stuff (a notable exception is NAIM).  On the plus side, the customer is not paying more for the gear coming with a better power cord that is still not up to the liking of the particular buyer.

Yeah well, I went to Ayre's website and plodded through their warranty. Particular buyers might consider doing the same before using an aftermarket cord that hasn't been UL tested. At least keep the original and lie about it if the need arises. 

djones511,657 posts04-23-2020 3:38pmYeah well, I went to Ayre's website and plodded through their warranty. Particular buyers might consider doing the same before using an aftermarket cord that hasn't been UL tested. At least keep the original and lie about it if the need arises.

LOL!! This must be the most preposterous (I am trying to be nice) post I have seen in years in this hobby. Voiding the warranty for using a power cord other than the stock power cord?? LOL!!

No for using one that hasn't been subjected to proper testing at UL. I see you still care sweetie. 😘