A couple of quick questions on upgraded power leads:

1. If, like me, you are using something like this:

i.e. an inexpensive anti-surge 8 gang extension block (needed in order to provide a socket for the various units in my cabinet) then are you going to get any benefit by running an expensive power lead from this 8 gang to the unit in question (processor/DVD player etc)?

2. Could you not get a commercial/industrial (i.e. not hifi) company to build you a top quality power lead for a fraction of the price that Mr Andrews and his contemporaries charge?

Finally, (and I know there's not a lot of logic in this as I wouldn't dream of using the crappy interconnects that are sometimes supplied with CD players etc.) should we not expect a decent piece of hifi to come complete with a power lead that will allow it to perform to it's maximum potential?

I mean, if you bought a new Impreza WRX you would expect it to come fitted with a decent set of tyres not with a set of cross-plies that you would have to immediately change!

Matt.