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New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?

I bought new an expensive(for me) well known and reviewed power cord for my very good amp and plugged it directly onto the wall socket. After a couple of weeks of daily use I hear no change in the sound quality from a $500 cord. I don’t want to name it for fear of getting my thread deleted. You would know it or at least be aware of the company. Did I throw away several thousand dollars? Before I get the snake oil answer I want to let you know that I bought an upgraded cord for my pre as suggested by the pre’s manufacturer and am pleased with the results.

I guess for full disclosure the amp’s manufacturer said don’t bother. But I had had good luck with the pre so I thought it would be a good idea.

Anybody else have this happen to them?

roxy1927

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divertiti
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1. Without knowing what your amp actually is and the rest of your system, it's impossible to help you or answer your question.

2. If you deem a $500 power cord expensive, it's pretty safe to say your system is fairly entry level. In that case, don't worry about cables for now, try to maximize your component synergy and speaker setup first. Chances are your system are not resolving enough and well setup enough to tell the difference in what would be mostly a side-grade in cables.

3. Speaker setup can make your system sound 2x as good for free. Read Master Set speaker placement and follow those steps.

4. The proper steps to evaluate any component, especially cables is to drop them in the system, let them play for a few days continuously, then just listen to your system as usual for about a week or two. Then put your old cord back after a few weeks, that's the moment you will hear the changes that have been made.

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