Wattgate IEC does not fit tight.

It would help to know what amp the OP has.

Example: Reading some posts of the OP’s.

Mark Levinson - No 585 Integrated Amplifier

I don’t think any audiophile power cord will fit properly on the ML 585.

The OEM or a cheap $6 computer cord will work fine.

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.

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It is a Levinson 585. Do they use a different socket? It is strange that a $6 generic cord works but the audiophile IEC will not.

@pal,

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I use the entry level FURUTECH Audio FI-15 Plus IEC's. They are $50-$55 on eBay. They fit butt tight and dont move, plus high quality. 

It is a Levinson 585. Do they use a different socket? It is strange that a $6 generic cord works but the audiophile IEC will not.

Mark Levinson - No 585 Integrated Amplifier

Looking at the power inlet IEC O/I switch on the rear panel of the ML 585 it appears the distance of the switch rocker handle from the IEC power inlet is such that the round body of the Wattgate IEC connector contacts it when the switch is in the ( I ) on position. The switch rocker handle prevents the IEC connector from going all the way in making good contact. The smaller cheap $6 computer IEC body does not rest against the rocker switch handle. It slides in making good contact with the inlet prongs of the IEC inlet connector.

FWIW, ARC built power amps with the AC line fuse in close proximity to the IEC inlet connector. It caused the same problem when using audiophile power cords.

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