At the start of this thread, @ghosthouse linked to this article.
https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/why-power-cables-make-a-difference/
After all the crazy post in this thread, mostly filled with speculation, opinion, and misinformation... I took the time to read this article by Caelin Gabriel of Shunyata Research Inc. Now, I certainly realize that he is selling his wares. But, this article seems much more closely aligned with reality than a lot of the other comments in this thread. And, it really explained to me why a power cord could make an audible difference. If you want to learn something about this concept, definitely take the time to read the article. Then, decide for yourself!
Just the idea that an audio component is NOT at the end of the power chain (it's actually in the middle) was a revelation for me. It helps clarify for me how the power cord could act like a component.
For the record, I recently put in Signal Cable PCs and even though I was a skeptic before (and my better half thought I was nuts for even considering spending money on a new PC), I have to admit we both agreed there was an audible improvement after we put the cables into the system. These are under $100 each, and I think they are worth that cost. I don't think spending $1k would be worth it... at least not to me. But, I am more of a believer now that I've tried it.
https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/why-power-cables-make-a-difference/
After all the crazy post in this thread, mostly filled with speculation, opinion, and misinformation... I took the time to read this article by Caelin Gabriel of Shunyata Research Inc. Now, I certainly realize that he is selling his wares. But, this article seems much more closely aligned with reality than a lot of the other comments in this thread. And, it really explained to me why a power cord could make an audible difference. If you want to learn something about this concept, definitely take the time to read the article. Then, decide for yourself!
Just the idea that an audio component is NOT at the end of the power chain (it's actually in the middle) was a revelation for me. It helps clarify for me how the power cord could act like a component.
For the record, I recently put in Signal Cable PCs and even though I was a skeptic before (and my better half thought I was nuts for even considering spending money on a new PC), I have to admit we both agreed there was an audible improvement after we put the cables into the system. These are under $100 each, and I think they are worth that cost. I don't think spending $1k would be worth it... at least not to me. But, I am more of a believer now that I've tried it.