Can POWER CORDS really make that big a difference?

If your considering power cords, you absolutely owe it to your self to try either the HSR-A(II) from TG Audio. I have not heard the HSR Silver, but have one on order for audition, and have heard nothing but rave comments on it.

Except in some very pathologic conditions, you won't hear a difference between stock and kilobuck power cords, or any PC inbetween for that matter. That's if you listen just using your ears, however. People can "hear" all sorts of amazing things when they listen with their eyes and wallets. Not completely a bad thing if it enhances your overall musical experience, but I'd rather put my money where it affects the sound.

Hearhere please clarify: Does the pathological condition you mention refer to:
A: The system ?
B: The listener ?

I humbly suggest, that it refers to both, if you don't hear any difference in powercables at all. Cheers,

hehe, here somes the thread's death dive.
Hearhere, if it all sounds the same, consider yourself lucky.
One less thing you have to worry about.

Well, time for my medication...

KP

Would you be willing to specify which commercial power cords you have auditioned and under what circumstances (specifics as to the system in which you tried them). The web is replete with hundreds, if not thousands, of comments like yours - usually accompanied by the same condescending and arrogant attitude that characterizes your comment. I have yet to see one person who advocates your position who is willing to provide such information.