I would think it has a bit to do with the price/value of the connected equipment.
A $20,000 amplifier might be well off with a pricier powercord than a $1,000 amplifier.
Personally I would stick to a simple percentage for wires. 10% is a nice number. And is what i have (considering all equipment costs compared to all wire costs excluding power conditioners.. With conditioners my cost hits 15% of system cost.
And for those screaming i am a shill for a particular powercord... note I never mentioned it even once here.. When I certainly could have.
A $20,000 amplifier might be well off with a pricier powercord than a $1,000 amplifier.
Personally I would stick to a simple percentage for wires. 10% is a nice number. And is what i have (considering all equipment costs compared to all wire costs excluding power conditioners.. With conditioners my cost hits 15% of system cost.
And for those screaming i am a shill for a particular powercord... note I never mentioned it even once here.. When I certainly could have.