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

Before you do, confirm that using a non Sony sourced wouldn't void your warranty.

It is a good set. Enjoy it; don't tweak it.

If it is a removable PC I can't think either how it could possibly do any damage or how they would know you had used it if it did. This would seem to be in the same area as using upgraded ICs or HDMIs. If you have one sitting around try it and see if you can tell the difference. I have improved my TV picture considerably by upgrading HDMIs and using conditioners. I don't use them on my music system but it has dedicated lines and my video doesn't. If you haven't moved up to something like a Monoprice HDMI do so now. There are better ones but for the money and the improvement over stock ones they are a give away. My memory is that I tried one of my better PCs on my TV and it didn't fit, the TV plug was recessed. My VPI SDS has the same problem.

I agree that should be the case but a review of the warranty seems prudent given the cost of such a terrific unit. Sometimes, power accessories are specifically referenced.

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

I'm a lawyer. I assumed it would be an issue and sure enough, they'd have the argument. In fact, subpart (ix) would effectively work to void the warranty.

You can see why, from their point of view, that would be the case. They can't be held responsible when folks use other than their parts.

Please let me know to whom I ought to send my bill.