If you deem a $500 power cord , it's pretty safe to say your system is fairly entry level
It's safe to say you have a warped sense of priorities.
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
I bought new an expensive(for me) well known and reviewed power cord for my very good amp and plugged it directly onto the wall socket. After a couple of weeks of daily use I hear no change in the sound quality from a $500 cord. I don’t want to name it for fear of getting my thread deleted. You would know it or at least be aware of the company. Did I throw away several thousand dollars? Before I get the snake oil answer I want to let you know that I bought an upgraded cord for my pre as suggested by the pre’s manufacturer and am pleased with the results.
I guess for full disclosure the amp’s manufacturer said don’t bother. But I had had good luck with the pre so I thought it would be a good idea.
Anybody else have this happen to them?
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@immatthewj To me that bumps up against the problem of why does different have to cost so much. I understand people like to switch tubes and compare. When it turns into you need to try this simple mechanical device that just happens to cost $4,000 I lose interest. It feels too much like exploiting OCD, which we all have at least a little. |
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@jon_5912 , I guess it all comes down to what you get for your 4k and whether or not what you get is worth 4k to you. In this case, I think OP is saying he cannot hear ANY difference between $500 and "several k.". But perhaps in other applications the consumer might hear a difference. You asked why the manufacturers are not putting high dollar cords on their stuff that they send out if it makes a difference, and I simply think that they do not want to raise the msrp that much on an upgrade that not everyone thinks is important and wants to pay a lot for. |
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