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Power cord to use on Marantz SA-1 SACD player ?

I own a the gorgeous Marantz SA-1 SACD player and want to upgrade the power cord. One catch though the Marantz SA-1 player uses an IEC-320 female connector but only has a positive /negative male connector. The neutral or ground must be internal.

Can I use a regular IEC-320 female connector with the Marantz SA-1 player or will this harm the unit?

Thank you all for your help.
sinclair
sc53
718 posts
 
I use a regular Ensemble MegaFlux power cord with my SA-1 to great effect and with no ill effects from the fact that the SA-1 only has the two-prong inlet. There's just one female part that isn't used on the cord I guess; it doesn't make any difference.
blackie
221 posts
 
It would be fine to use a standard AC cord. The Tara Labs Air-AC or One-AC work wonders on this player.
platt6
7 posts
 
You will have no problems using a standard upgraded power cord on the Marantz sa-1 player with it's connector.

I use a Bmi Whale Elite mk2 power cord and found it to be a perfect match. It really opened up the sound stage and dynamics. Plus smoothened out the brightness and gives a nice bass improvement.
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