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Wattgate IEC does not fit tight.

I have a Kimber Palladian power cable which is fantastic. It has Wattgate 330i connecters. The IEC keeps disconnecting from the amp due to not fitting tight. I replaced it with a 350i and it won't even connect now. It seems the part that connects to the amp are too far inside the IEC. It falls out immediately. Is there a quality IEC I can use that fits tight. I used a $6 computer cord and it works fine. any help would be appreciated. 

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erik_squires
16,349 posts
 

Really, I try to avoid ever saying "don't get this gear, it's bad" on this forum, or anywhere and prefer listeners to make their own choices.  Wattgate is a rare exception and I think consumers are safer and better off with a $5 part from the hardware store.

 

 

erik_squires
16,349 posts
 

@zlone

The IEC connection scheme is pretty simple, but that doesn't give Wattgate an excuse  to make it worse.   I can see how the IEC footprint really helps in situations where high density is needed, like a power distribution center in a rack.

Yes, there are a variety of commercial "locking" plugs like these.

ohlala
1,238 posts
 

I have the same problem with wattage connectors. I just rubber-banded the connecter to the footer of the DAC to which it is connected. 

sophiemia
8 posts
 

When I put together a power cord using Wattgate I was sent a little plastic tube to sit between the positive and negative blades to add bulk and tighten up the connection. Pretty poor excuse for a fix. And yes, the assembly screws are soft too.

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