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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"lordrootman"

We should agree to what "lordrootman" said/thought.

Even $100 power cord is not necessary.

I love to listen to music, not snake-oil like expensive gears.

When you put an expensive part to your audio system, your brain has already inclined to false sense, which mandates " the sound should be better now, yeah, better, ..." Very sad. Sad audiophiles. But,  happier snake-oil makers!