10 gauge power cord. Too much power for tube amp?

Tube amplifiers tend to be sensitive on incoming voltages. Is there a chance a bigger gauge power cord like 10 gauge may not be a good thing?

My amplifier tends to shut down occasionally upon start up. maybe moving to a higher gauge might be better. Does it matter?

emergingsoul11-08-2023 9:45pm

carlsbad2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,023 posts 11-08-2023 at 10:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete no. and no that won't fix your problem. large power cords are necessary to support relatively subtle improvments in sound. the amp will run fine on any power cord. Jerry
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,638 posts 11-08-2023 at 10:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When it decides to run
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,558 posts 11-08-2023 at 10:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get something like this to monitor your incoming voltage. If the voltage changes significantly during the day you may need a regulator. If the neutral to earth is more than 1 or 2 volts you may need an electrician. :) https://amzn.to/3QyuQyW
mulveling Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,126 posts 11-08-2023 at 11:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not at all. As mentioned above, that sounds like a problem with your amp's circuitry or your tubes.
emergingsoul OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,241 posts 11-08-2023 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are power tubes or signal tubes more sensitive to incoming voltage issues, or amplifier power protection issues, which can lead to an amplifier shutting down?