I just want to share some experiences with using an IEC C14 to IEC C7 Female Connector / Power Adaptor. Currently I'm using the Conntek 30203 Male Plug Adapter along with a DIY Belden 83803 power cord with Sonarquest Audio power connectors. Im using this combo on a Cambridge Audio Sonata CD30. When using the c7 adaptor with a larger aftermarket power cord and connector you may be putting a strain on the c7 male part of your player or whatever you will be plugging into. It may get to the point where the C7 adapter and plug may start sagging. I had to put some folded up foam padding underneath the adaptor and Sonarquest connector to take the strain off of the connection to the CD30.
Adapter Im using
http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-30203-Adapter-Adatper-Connector/dp/B001XW4ZK0
Connectors Im using.
http://sonaraudioshop.com/en/Products/NEW-Red-Copper-Black-1-Pairs-product_81.html
Just heads up if you are going to go with the adapter route. I think if I used a thinner power cord with a less weight connector I wouldnt be putting so much strain on everything.
As for sonic benefit to doing this I'm not too sure because when I changed the power cord on the CD30 I pretty much changed around my whole system cable wise and power wise. Everything is sounding good now but I can't attribute it to one thing since I made too many changes at once.
Adapter Im using
http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-30203-Adapter-Adatper-Connector/dp/B001XW4ZK0
Connectors Im using.
http://sonaraudioshop.com/en/Products/NEW-Red-Copper-Black-1-Pairs-product_81.html
Just heads up if you are going to go with the adapter route. I think if I used a thinner power cord with a less weight connector I wouldnt be putting so much strain on everything.
As for sonic benefit to doing this I'm not too sure because when I changed the power cord on the CD30 I pretty much changed around my whole system cable wise and power wise. Everything is sounding good now but I can't attribute it to one thing since I made too many changes at once.