TV power cords; Money well spent, or money wasted?

Hi Mst, and Stanwal,

Interesting point about the warranty. It is ambiguously enough worded so that it can imply that use of a power cord not supplied, or recommended by Sony voids the warranty. Here's an edited excerpt:

" This Limited Warranty only covers...it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to...(iv) customer installation, set up adjustments or signal reception issues...(vi) modification of or to any part of the SONY product, including the antenna...(viii) use or installation inconsistent with the owner’s manual and other SONY instruction; (ix) use of parts or peripherals not recommended by SONY;"

Ya gotta love legaleze.

The plug is not recessed, however, there's not much space between the receptacle, and the TV cabinet. I can't imagine that a better pc, much like ic's and such could do any damage. hmmm, i was thinking I could try a Shunyata Diamondback Platinum (not all that expensive here used, or even with the retail sales prices), and it doesn't seem overly bulky. I do have a Python Alpha Helix on hand while my Ayre cdp is off to boulder for an upgrade, but I can hardly believe that it would have a snowballs chance in hell in fitting.

An idea...What do you think about this: I have a shunyata wall outlet connected via an audience au24e pc to a PS Audio Quintet. Everything I have is connected there, except for my Amp, which is directly into the Shunyata outlet via another Python Helix. For the TV, Sony seems to indicate that it is my responsibility to protect from surges and stuff. I live in an old rental apt. in NYC, subject to ConEd power (which is particularly dirty, especially during the warm days). Unfortunately no dedicated circuits me. So maybe this cleans up the signal enough to be able to bypass a pc replacement for the TV altogether.

Thanks for the Monoprice reference. Monoprice has also been suggested to me by a colleague. I already have a DH Labs HDMI I'm intending to use, as I set up the Blu ray tonight.

Thanks,
Gary

Please feel free to forward the bill to Sony, for their inherent lack of trust in the integrity of their own products and/or for the explicit or implied belief in the incompetency of their customer base.

Good point bringing up conditions of the Warranty. I agree, It should always be a consideration Thanks.

I think, like all of us in this strangely rewarding hobby, that I'll take my chances and tweak a bit.

Thanks,
Gary

After reading your responses, I'm getting the overall impression that purchasing a higher quality pc may add some additional benefit by way of brightness and detail, but that I would be better served taking that money, and channelling it (pun intended) into higher quality HDMI's. I'll start there, as I currently have a new DH Labs Silver Sonics. I may just pick up a pangea, to see if there is noticeable affect with my panel.

Thanks again for your input folks. As always, your experience and perspective is highly appreciated.

Gary