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How can power cords make a difference?

I have read many threads about how "wonderful" this or that power cord made my system sound. For the life of me, how in the world can a 3 ft power cord make an improvement? Each manufacturer supplys a power cord.I can't imagine them puting something on thier unit that would not meet thier needs. After all, the power comes from the utility company into your house, you run a dedicated line to your equipment, you put a line conditioner/surge protector between your equipment and now you have clean consistant power then magically you have great music. What can 3 feet of $200 0r more power cord make a differance? Sounds like expensive VODO! Am I missing something?
edkoz
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Yeah, power cords are a waste of time. Complete VODO! No way they make a lick of difference. Spend your money elsewhere.

In fact, this is the only hi-fi item that's ever been worth a damn. No AC required.
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
Tvad, you've got it wrong, that thing is just the gateway drug to a life of misery that ends with power cords, magic clocks and Patricia Barber albums.
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boa2
1,550 posts
 
In fact, this is the only hi-fi item that's ever been worth a damn.
Don't forget this . "Hey good lookin', I'll be back to pick ya up later!"
jafox
1,348 posts
 
Yes exactly Shadorne - I wanted the house atop the hill so I could get all the good electrons from the power pole. But instead I get all the crummy leftovers so I gotta use these stinkin' bandaid power cables.
fatparrot
1,314 posts
 
I hear no difference in any power cord...my electricity's been shut off!

TVAD, is that eBay item available with a cryo option :-)
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