A stupid question(s) about power cords

How about I no longer post on this thread, as there seems to be a gap with communication, and I am sorry.

Oops!  Sorry, @mrdecibel  , I either missed this or it was added as an edit.  No problem . . . this is an internet forum and we are all free to come and go as we please.  But I don't know what to make of "engagement between the listener and the musician" if one completely discounts or dismisses the emotional and/or physical state of the musician, as I am almost positive that state had an impact on his or her final product that we hear from our systems. 

I think that when Richard and Linda Thompson were splitting up, this probably  had an effect on their product.  Probably the strife that Fleetwood Mac was experiencing had an effect on Rumors.  If the recordings and the systems I was hearing the recordings on were revealing enough to illustrate that, I would consider it a win and enjoy that aspect.

That's all.  Sorry if my presentation was hurtful.

Think of it this way…whatever Clapton or any other musician was going thru or dealing with at the time the recording was made makes that recording unique. It gives it that special vibe. That’s something we should probably embrace when listening and that unique vibe plays into our enjoyment and appreciation of that recording. I don’t think we’re deeming it a defect in case of Slowhand with how Clapton sounds. It’s quite the opposite.

By the way the Preffair power cable is back in the system and and I think it’s settling down. It’s more evenly balanced. My conclusion is it’s a fine power cord for the money. Is it as good as my Nordost Heimdall 2 or Frey 2? No. But it’s more than adequate. To get to a noteworthy improvement you will probably have to spend at least 4-5 times as much. And in systems where this power cord lands that would be funds better directed towards component upgrades and not cables. 

Think of it this way…whatever Clapton or any other musician was going thru or dealing with at the time the recording was made makes that recording unique. It gives it that special vibe.  That’s something we should probably embrace when listening and that unique vibe plays into our enjoyment and appreciation of that recording. 

@audphile1 , absolutely! But that did not strike me about Slow Hand immediately. However, on the night that it did, that was what I would consider "engagement between the listener and the musician."

"keep your cash , 

your welcome"

- your comments seem to focus on money and sarcasm, remember this is an audio site. Just because you don't or won't hear differences only speaks for you and depletes the value of your contribution.

Classy response, not unexpected. Is alcohol a problem?

So my conclusion on the Preffair 10awg OFC power cord with copper connectors is that it’s going back with just over 300hrs on it. 
It started out great then went through a bit of a rollercoaster and settled on being thin and undefined in the lower regions with bass being distant and light without much body or definition, the highs are very over accentuated partially due to lack of bass. The mids are good with decent clarity. 
It’s very possible that the sound characteristics I’m hearing are due to the copper connectors. I recall the TWL Seven Plus that has pure copper connectors sounded slightly bright but had excellent bass which this cord lacks so the balance is more towards highs and it just rings. It’s a high quality build. Too bad it didn’t work out as I was hoping. 

@audphile1  , without any sarcasm whatsoever, I envy your critical ear.  Or maybe I don't--I can see where it could be a curse.

I still have not put a full 100 hours on the new speakers I installed in my system at roughly the same time as the three power cords.  There are sessions that sound better than other sessions, and I am attributing this to the speaker break in process, but the cords could be involved as well.  After I have 100+ on the speakers, I may play with those cords, but I will never be able to pick out/identify the type of detail you have described.  I will only vaguely know that I think I like it better one way or the other.

And also, with no sarcasm intended, when you put in a new piece of gear, be it a pre or an amp or a front end source, how much time do you give it with the OEM PC?  And what would your description of the tone of an OEM PC be?

I’ve noticed fatigue setting in 5-10min in. Few days ago I thought it was power issues due to everyone running AC 24/7 amongst other things that impact power quality. I tried listening in the morning and late at night and the effect is the same. So this morning I swapped in the stock cord and the problem is solved.
Once again, the effects I’ve experienced with the preffair power cord were on my Aurender N200 streamer. The rest of the power cables are Nordost Heimdall 2 on DAC and pre, Nordost Frey 2 on Pass X260.8. Few days in I kind of noticed first signs of problems with this cord but was hoping break in will help but it’s only gotten worse. It is what it is.

So this morning I swapped in the stock cord and the problem is solved.

@audphile1  , to clarify, so I am not misunderstanding, are you saying that the power cord that came with the unit is preferable to your ears than the Preffair?

Yup. You got it. Funny thing is right out of the box the Preffair was excellent. As it broke in it took a 💩 turn.