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Replace pwr cord w/IEC socket on vintage gear?

I have thought about this many times, as I own a fair amount of gear from the '80s. Yesterday I picked up a KILLER Heathkit pwr amp, but it has a really wimpy pwr cord. The shop where I bought it will install an IEC socket for 1 hr. labor plus the part. Given that this opens the amp up to the world of better power cords, this seems like an attractive, low-cost upgrade.

Has anybody here done it, and how'd it turn out?
johnnyb53
rrog
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Elizabeth, The problem is the addition of another connection and materials by installing an IEC. Audio Research resisted IEC sockets for many years because they said it was detrimental to the sound of their equipment. Finally they gave in because the market demanded it.
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stltrains
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Almarg i believe Rrog is talking about having all components in phase with each other by using the chassis and a good ground for measurements for proper phase. not a bad thing to do with any gear even phased plugs of newer gear have been known to be wired wrong.
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almarg
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Stltrains, I don't follow what you are saying. What does having "all components in phase with each other" mean in the context of orienting a two-prong non-polarized ac plug?

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stltrains
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When you check phase you reverse the plug and get voltage readings in each position the lower reading is in phase do this for all pieces of gear in a system its suppose to contribute to better sound.
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