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20 amp power cords vs 15 amp power cords

Forgive the basic lack of electronics here, but i need to put a separate power cord from my amp (100 watt pure class a) to a specially installed 20 amp line for this purpose. Most of the cords i see (including very expenseive ones) say on the plug that they are 15 amp. Does this matter at all? It seems I should be buying a wire that is rated for 20 amps if that is what the line is. (Power cords will be going to torus line conditioner and aforementioned class a amp)music will be nearfield moderate volume rock and jazz. thanks mike
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onemug
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I'd look at it this way:

Your line is 12 gauge, buy at least a 12 gauge cord. As far as the connectors, my 100 watt monos (Pass) draw 2.5 amps each, if yours is a stereo amp it probably draws 5 or 6 amps. 15 amp connectors should be fine.

BTW, if you feel like "more is more", the Pangea 9 mentioned is actually a 7 gauge cord. It's not a bad cord and a great conversation piece. You have to see one in person.
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daveyf
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Might want to look into a Supra Lorad 2.5. This cable is inexpensive and can be had in any length. The cable is a 13 gauge and more than sufficient for a 20 amp draw. I added a 20 amp Wattgate IEC and a Wattgate plug and AB'ed this against a Shunyata Taipan Alpha Helix....my a'phile group and I preferred the Supra and all were astounded at the price difference!
If you factor in the cost difference, it's a no brainer.
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