Do powercords make a difference in sound?

Knghifi, I am certainly not saying I would make a decision based on an illogical test, but it is not my decision. That is my point. It is none of our business. Furthermore, what we read by reviewers borders on an illogical test. YMMV should be the conclusion of all reviews. You might want to hear this but never this is outstanding unless followed by in my system and with my ears.

This is true of tests of tires, wines, coffee, houses, etc. I gave up on reading Consumers Reports, but also on Road and Track as not germane to my interests. No one has appointed any of us to be the saviors of others in making audio buying decisions, nor should we be disappointed that others cannot serve us in helping us to make buying decisions.

Tbg,

I don't think anyone is questioning his purchasing decision but just the FLAWED test that lead to the decision. It's his $$ and system ... This is a discussion forum after all.

I've stated many times, this is the internet with unfiltered data. We don't know who is behind the display and on the keyboard so CAVEAT EMPTOR. This applies to both amateur and pro comments/reviews but over time, you do know who to trust and not to trust.

Sometimes I feel for companies (Synergistic) where customers are not using the product as designed and report issues as if it's a problem.

Internet is powerful but also dangerous.

Knghifi, having taught research design for 40 plus years, I can tell you that flawed tests are very common. We know from old research that most people have "opinion leaders" whose advice they accept. For most there are NO tests at all. As I said this is not a science, it is just a buying decision. If people are amused to argue about it, I guess I would be better to just ignore it.

" I always wonder why any of the Scam police ever buy anything new."

Are you saying everything is a scam? :^)

I buy lots of things and spend a decent amount of money, but my scam radar is always on, especially on a site like this where expensive items and money is bandied about in a manner relatively loosely compared to the norm.

A scammer or con artist might perceive as fertile ground upon which to help relieve people of their hard earned money, especially when nonsense or unsubstantiated claims go unchallenged. Those who ask questions or seek validation of claims based on anything concrete should be welcomed, as long as it is done respectfully. AN open mind is a good thing as well. Everyone should be free to read, attempt to discriminate between fact and fiction, and get on with it as they see fit.

Whenever facts are asserted loosely, a red light should go off in each person's mind. Is this a truth, lie, or misconception? All are possibilities. Knowledge is everyone's best friend. Misinformation, whether deliberate or not, should always be considered a bad thing.

Tbg & Richard, why are we all here? Most fundamentally, as I see it, and as I believe most of us see it, we are here to share information, ideas, and experiences, which hopefully will be mutually beneficial as we try to guide our investments of time and money in directions that stand the greatest chance of being rewarding.

When someone starts a thread proclaiming that "I am stunned .... I can finally say that I am a skeptic no longer with respect to biwiring," and it is only upon VERY careful reading of the post that it becomes apparent that this conclusion was reached by comparing a biwired connection of a speaker in his room, with his system, vs. a single wired connection of that speaker in a dealer's showroom, with a completely different system, shouldn't that statement be challenged?

And if, as you say, all that matters is that the poster is satisfied, what is the point to his post, and indeed to the forum itself?

Frankly, and with all due respect, I am dumbfounded at your positions on this issue.

Regards,
-- Al