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RE: Unbelievable:

A number of things may not make sense to those who don't and won't consider thinking outside of the box. Some conventional thinking audio engineers may tend reject various audiophile notions based on a conservative belief system that rejects novel ideas, even concepts that have wide acceptance by end users for many years. The notion of audiophile power cords is still at the top of the list for many manufacturers, or so it seems.

The use of a large-gauge power cord for a high-current application is understandable, yet there is still a level of a mystery about the phenomenon of using a large-gauge power cord for a low-current demand device. While a typical digital transport might be the lowest current demand device within an audio system, many folks find that a very large gauge (such as 10 AWG or 9 AWG) power cord often performs the best with a digital transport. The same phenomenon obviously applies to other low-current demand devices as well, but the consistently better performance of a very large gauge power cord for a very low-current demand digital transport is one of the most mysterious power cord issues, IME.

The most interesting thing may be the effect of an audiophile power cord when placed on a turntable motor, which clearly seems to affect the performance of a phono-level signal. Regardless of whether or not the power cord is shielded, even the choice of AC connectors can make a big impact on the sound of a turntable.


Edits: 02/22/15
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