Why not?


I have always wondered why if better cables produce better sound, as appears to be the consensus, I am not aware of any manufacturer that provides an aftermarket quality power cable with their product. If I am wrong please tell me. There may be instances I am not familiar with.

Wouldn't they be in the best position to test or design the optimum cable for their component? Wouldn't it be a great marketing angle to say to the customer does not need to worry or fret about selecting this expensive accessory.

"We know these cables show off our component to best effect and there is not question of listener bias or self interested market hype. We offer you the best cable to use with our components." 

They could make it optional if they wanted to remain price competitive. This same thinking applies to interconnects, especially with manufacturers who make multiple interconnected components. I pose these questions in all sincerity, not particularly wishing to stir the cable controversy pot. But because it is precisely the absence of this practice that most makes me doubt the objective superiority of the whole cable enterprise.

Mostly I would like to know if I am wrong and there are some examples of manufacturers who either include, offer or recommend specific power, interconnect and speaker cable for their products. Thanks community members for offering a place to ask this question that keeps gnawing at me.

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This is definitely “argument” #1 cable deniers make. The truth is pretty simple: why would a manufacturer add to the cost of their gear by including a good / pricey power cord, when the user will use their own preferred power cable anyways. A basic power is included for convenience purposes.

Besides:

1) Some manufacturers do not even include a power cord

2) Some manufacturers do in fact include sufficiently good / solid power cords, not the usual $2 junk. Example: my T+A PA 3100 HV does come with a decent 20A power cord. I often use it when I am in between cables, and it sounds sufficiently good.

Which Cardas or Kimber cables did you try Sherlock Holmes that did not make any difference? And on what?

“Cable denier “ is a term attached to people who declare (and for some reason pollute all audio forums) cables do NOT matter without even trying them. I hope this helps. Best regards

there are a lot of cable deniers here.

I disagree. Just a few (in the true sense of definition). But very, very vocal. As usual 

So I’m seeking ways to try and change that.

Good luck with that @bruce19

Besides, what seems to be the problem officer? Pick one cable. Anything. Try for yourself. Simple. No? What are you trying to accomplish? What are you trying to “change” here?

 

Nobody is going to do the work for you. You have to figure this out yourself. By trying. Or you keep reading and posting in the Internets. If that’s your thing. 

Why not just try an aftermarket PC just to see/hear for yourself?

@soix : it's not going to work. They will never try anything for themselves. Trust me, I have attempted to do this several times over the years. I have even offered to send them for free power cords / cables, nothing fancy, basic good quality stuff at about $100 - $200 range. They have always refused. It is a "thing" for them. They will never try out of principle. I have given up attempting to help them. I already know the story the moment I see their very first post. It is an exercise in futility, no matter what.