loose IEC power cord connection?

I have improvised pc support using toilet tissue tubes. Cut a u shaped slot at one end, slip under the plug or IEC. Adjust
slot height to fit.

Audio Research resisted using IEC sockets for years for this very reason. There is no better connection than a hard wired power cord.

It's not so much a question of the IEC connector fitting into the component. It's whether the connector grips firmly onto the component's prongs. Many connectors fall right back out and if that happens, no wrapping, etc. of ends is going to help make a firm electrical connection. This is the main reason I use Furutech IEC connectors when possible. They really grip.

Rrog, agree with you.

My Conrad Johnsons ART preamps (at least the series 2 and 3) came with hardwired cords. At 16,000 and 25,000 dollars, I don't think they were trying to save a few dollars by doing that. At least they have hospitol grade plugs on them.