Loose fitting power cord

The power cord (Morrow) to my amp is loose fitting. It keeps falling out with the slightest movement.
Two questions.
Will that affect the ultimate SQ?
Is there any way to fix the problem short of getting a new cord?

rvpiano07-04-2020 7:39pm

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petg60 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,486 posts 07-05-2020 at 07:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi, loose fitting is caused by loose spring contacts, can cause problems and degrade Sq. You can get an aftermarket iec plug from Furutech, Iego, Neotech or Oyaide and solve the issue.
mrdecibel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,063 posts 07-05-2020 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had good success using painters tape, wrapped around the plug itself ( cutting down to size, of course ).
tdimler Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 07-05-2020 at 12:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Poor fitting power cords and receptacles are the greatest plague of audio. Multi thousand dollar components and cords and they can't stay plugged together....mind boggling!
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,680 posts 07-05-2020 at 04:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had this issue a few years back and I supported the cable at the input to keep it from working loose. I used a Velcro strap to suspend it hammock style from above.
rvpiano OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,654 posts 07-04-2020 at 10:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you so much for your suggestions!
ozzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,447 posts 07-04-2020 at 09:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete great minds think alike... ozzy
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,922 posts 07-04-2020 at 09:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ozzy , didn't mean to step on your toe. Enjoy the music
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,922 posts 07-04-2020 at 09:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might try tightening the fit with some tightly wrapped plummers/teflon tape around the area that goes inside the receiver of the piece of gear. Enjoy the music
ozzy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,447 posts 07-04-2020 at 09:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can try wrapping white teflon plumbers tape around the end of the IEC to make a tighter fit. ozzy

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