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Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall?

Could somebody please help me to shed light on this?
Is there any reason I should invest in expensive power cables when there's low grade cable between my outlet and the wall? I've upgraded most other components in my systems, but I'm just not sure that spending several hundred dollars for power cables makes sense, when the cable running from my outlet to the wall costs less than $.10 per foot. Can anyone shed light on this?

Thanks!
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stehno
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I believe Sdcampbell is correct. At least to a good extent. I had a demo'ed a few power cords and owned a Cardas Reference power cord which came with my amp and is/was a decent middle of the road.

I ended up demo'ing and then buying three (one for each component) used Foundation Research in line power conditioners, LC-1's and an LC-2. These in-line power conditioners replace the power cord and IMO do far more to lower the noise floor, enhance 3D soundstaging, and sibilants and cost about the same as some good power cords.

That would be my recommended route.
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