IME, power cords can make a difference. I think, and I am no engineer, that most of the beneficial effects result from rejection of EMI and other noise. Poorly shielded wires are basically antennae. The argument that how can the last few feet compensate for the lengthy power supply chain that preceeds it is a poor argument. Added noise and EMI is cumulative, so any place in which it is possible to reduce these things shouild be addressed. Also, I bet that some electronic gear is more sensitive to the a/c power they receive. And if a system is not very resolving, I doubt differences will be dramatic. Yet another variable is how clean or dirty your power is to start with. So, there is no one absolute answer to the OP’s question. "Depends", as they say.
But, for the OP and others who are skeptical, why not try some power cords that are appropriately priced for the rest of your system from a retailer who will take them back if you do not hear a difference that is worth the expense to you? IOW, why believe us, when you can hear for yourself?
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