I wonder why......


If power cables offer such dramatic improvements (not saying they do or don't), why don't component manufacturers supply them as part of a component sale? All high end components come with power cords that can be disconnected. The cost of a mid level aftermarket replacement cord is only a fraction of what the typical high end component costs so if sound is improved so much, why wouldn't a manufacturer want to "improve" the sound of their components by providing an upgraded cord at the point of sale? 

High end automobiles (Porsche, Ferrari, AMG, etc.) are typically supplied with the best tires available on the market. Often these are specifically designed by tire makers to the auto maker's specs. This is to extract every ounce of performance from their product. If high car makers did what audio manufacturers did, they would be supplying their cars with average, run of the mill tires expecting the buyer to upgrade on his own. Wouldn't audio component makers want to extract the best performance from their gear?

The only thing I can think of is that audio component manufacturers don't think so called upgraded power cables are worth the added cost.

What am I missing?

J.Chiappinelli
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No matter what high end power cord the manufacturer provided audiophiles would complain and replace it with a different high end power cord. The smart thing to do would be to not (rpt not) include any power cord and knock a few bucks off the price.
The manufacturers do not supply high end cords because it would take sales away from the cable company’s. Plus, if you are going back to the audio store to buy cables, you may see something else from your amp/preamp/front end component manufacturer that you might buy in the future. It is to get you back to buy more and more audio equipment.

I am in the camp that I will not spend over $500 on a cable and I prefer to buy them used. All my power cords are Shunyata and I haven’t spent more than $300 on any of them and most retailed for over $500.00. When I see someone with a 5K system, talking about buying a 1K cable, I ask...…..why?
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What lengths should they make? Then they have to design and build the cables when they are not cable makers. Then they have to charge for it? Adds cost to an already high priced product!  Then we Aphiles will say we prefer the one we have or another etc...and want to return it.  The cable business is not easy.  Just a couple of reasons. Many more. 
well you didn’t miss an opportunity for some trolling.

What have your experiences been with different power cords (not saying you did or didn’t)?
The short answer is because each buyer has a unique preference on how to further fine tune the components in his/her system.After market cords all have  different 'flavors'.