... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...


Hello to all...

I was shifting around components in my system, trying to squeeze out better controlled bass, more definition within the soundstage, and better define the "voice/midrange" presentation...

I presently have a tube preamp (hardwired with a wall wart) into an HT Receiver; source is a Marantz SA-8001 CD Player

Swapped out a Yamaha HTR -5550 (hardwired) for a Parasound HCA-750A (which needs a power cord).

CD Player is powered with a PS Audio Statement SC power cord, so I went in my closet and pulled out another PS AUDIO Statement SC power cord, hooked it up and expect to give it at least 5 days continuous re-break-in before serious listening.

Took a minute to lookup reviews about this power cord - and I read some rather confusing reviews: some luved 'um, some liked 'um, but some thought them " ...slow... " (?), and giving a veiled presentation...

I'm gonna listen and decide myself - but I'm abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound - I know that interconnects and speaker cables would/could/Do affect sound presentation - but how could a power cord?

Explanation/thoughts please...
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Showing 5 responses by dave_b

Less talk...more trials!  Most companies offer 30 day or more trial period.
Do they need to cost a fortune?  No.  Do they all sound the same?  No.  Are électrons électrons?  Yes...but when put through any medium they will react differently.  Try before you buy and leave the emotions and excess grey matter at the door!
It really does not matter why...just try different cords and cables.  They will all sound somewhat different.  You decide which is best for you!
FYI, I’ve been comparing Anticables to my looms of very expensive MIT and Transparent stuff.  The Anticables speaker cables are stunningly good.  Transparent Gen 5 IC’s seem to deliver best source transfer and my MIT Magnum Digital cable is unbeatable for my BluOS Vault!  Their PC however is a tremendous bargain.
Someone’s done more than their share of hallucinogenics!  So cute when people struggle with science but still think they have insight into a topic...just adorable.