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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Many Years ago when CES was the place for high end audio, I got to meet Nelson Pass and asked him his opinion on power cords.

To the best of my recollection he told me he put a resistor in series with the AC inlet so that the power cord wouldn't matter.

 

My experience is that Power cords are the easiest to hear make a difference compared to other cable types, Digital cables next etc.