@knghifi You are still seriously struggling with the concept. I'll try and make it simpler for you. If you purchased a component and you had to pay a premium for a supplied cable and the cable made the component sound ordinary, would you be happy paying the premium for the included cable? I certainly wouldn't. Wouldn't that be a big reason why manufacturers don't generally supply upmarket cables? I hope you finally get it.In your example, you prefer a $500 cable but there are owners that prefer a different cable. One less or more expensive than $500, it's a PERSONAL choice ... no consensus No correct or incorrect answer so manufacturers just include a generic cable and allow owners choose. Probably reason no captive PC but IEC???
If there is a CONSENSUS, regardless of cost, manufacturer will include with the component.

