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to cut or not to cut: help

i just purchased an Air Tight Atm1 amp which has a captive AC cord. My dilemma is that I can find nothing wrong with it but have a shi load of aftermarket cords just waiting to be used if I cut the cord and install a Removable IEC socket. I worry that I may change something that is so right, if I cut the cord. In the past I have cut cords and installed IEC sockets and each time there was an improvment, albeit, I was not 100% happy with the product to begin with. With the AirTight, I am 96% happy, and so far have not found any faults. What would you do?
justlisten
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Air-Tight seems like nice equipment. If you screw it up, you've ruined a nice piece.

Where do you obtain your Removable IEC socket kits? I'd like to do this to one of my components.

Thanks,
garfish
1,840 posts
 
In all human endeavors there is a "particle' of risk"-- Mark Twain, paraphrased. If you change the PC is it possible to put the original back in? Your question really is an exercise in "risk management" or maybe tolerance for potential downside. It seems to me that if you can install a new IEC, then you could likely re-install the original-- if needed? No? Or at the very least, there are about 700 powercords out there to try. Good Luck. Craig
killerpiglet
374 posts
 
Stehno, looke here:

http://www.acmeaudiolabs.com/

share your experience

KP
egoss
124 posts
 
Hi-
Before you cut, answer this question: Do you think a well-respected company like Air Tight would intentionally use a power cord that would make their product sound BAD? And then compound the problem by making it non-user serviceable? If you like the amp, trust the designers and leave well enough alone.
Just my .02
Ed
jcbtubes
400 posts
 
Go for it. Cut the cord about 6 inches from the back of the unit, and retain the stock pc remnant. Install an IEC on the stub and start your pc auditions. If none of them work any better than stock, then you can always reinstall the remnant onto the amp, either by splicing or complete internal replacement. As long as you have the skill for this type of procedure, then the only thing you have to fear is fear itself. The gains could be rather significant.
Just my .02
Good luck.
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