Let's talk power cords


Does a upgrade really make a difference over a stock cord?
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Actually I did.  I agree that power cords make a difference because I had first hand experience.  I bought some beefy power cords and the sound becomes noticeably better - the soundstage becomes more stable, better separation, and the mass string which used to sound a bit harsh now quite a bit smoother.  I think you need some good system to tell the difference though.  I used to have some crappy system and it's was hard for me to distinguish the sound with different component but my system now is a lot better so it's easier to tell.

I was asking if anybody had a good well thought out explanation?  I have my own interpretation.

You can look at this both ways.  The power cord is the last 3 feet of wire going to the power supply, or it's the first 3 feet that the power supply sees.  Before, I would have said the former.  But now I tend to agree more with the latter. 
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I was asking if anybody had a good well thought out explanation? I have my own interpretation.
what would be your interpretation of this explanation... Power Cables Technical Paper
There ARE solid core aftermarket power cords available commercially.
Yes- I'm sure there are. But they don't meet OSHA regulations.
Has anyone been able to explain why power cable would make a difference?
Yes. See the first page of this thread.