Power cables for ARC Reference 75

Bvidiman- Thanks for your comments. To add to your list, the two pieces here (SP-9 & D-130) both came w/ fixed cords.

To put a 20A IEC on a low draw device without a disclaimer in the manual, to me implies that a 20A rated cord is required along w/ a 20A receptacle & circuit. I agree completely that it's an inconsistent and weird design choice. Especially since the 75 is a 500W max. device!

Being a semi-cloistered company, I haven't tried to ask ARC directly about this. If I were in the market for a Ref 75 (only weakly at this point), I would certainly pursue it.

Now I'm wondering what the factory supplied cord looks like.

they use the 20 amp IEC connector because they think it sounds better than the 15 amp one. It has nothing to do with power ratings.

And it has a tighter, Better fit than most 15 amp connectors. That is probably the real reason they use the 20 amp on some models.

doesn anyone know if I can just buy a 20amp end and just replace the end of the amp and keep same cable and same wall plug end?

@fsmithjack yes you can but you’ve then reduced the resale value of your cable. If the manufacturer makes the change then you preserve more of the value. So it’s simply a question of how comfortable you are with the work and how important resale value is. Some manufacturers use different methods for the connections as well e.g. audioquest with their cold welding of some of their cords