Could you elucidate? Does this go for most any power amp?
Power cord replacements for MC30’s. To the local hardware store or to the audiophile cable sites?
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Could you elucidate? Does this go for most any power amp?
angelaudio
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If I used something like the cord below, where would I solder the ground wire to? 
Not the cord to use with an MC30 which is not designed to be grounded.
angelaudio
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Got it. I think I’ll just get the cord you mentioned from audio classics
A wise decision.
I also doubt the MC30 chassis opening would be large enough for a cable that heavy to pass through. Be sure to specify whether your cable is round or flat.
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In that case...looks like it’s time to start selling off speakers!I would use no less than $10,000 per foot audio power cords.
Tom has the exact cords here - http://www.mcintoshaudio.com/
Nothing wrong with using a 3 prong cord on any tube amp or solid state. Also the hole in the mc30 chassis is quite large. The older version had a smaller hole but still quite large to not have to drill and diminish the value.
Reviving an old thread, as I'm in search of the same thing. My older amp has a larger hole (not drilled) and round wire, with larger cable lock. The newer amp as a smaller hole, flat cable and smaller cable lock. I will need 1 of each style cord.
Anywhere else that these can be sourced? Trying to stay as close to the originals as possible.
Anywhere else that these can be sourced? Trying to stay as close to the originals as possible.
I can't find them on their site, but will call tomorrow. Hopefully they still carry them.
I see he has the flat one available, but I don't see the round one.
My method on amps is to use a fat heavy duty 3 prong cord from Amazon or Digikey. Put a rubber grommet over the opening. Then use some “lubricant” to jamb the fat cord in there so it’s snug. But no oil based as it will weaken the rubber and not dry. Finish with 2 zip ties on the inside. Two prevents the first from sliding. Even better if you have a bolt nearby to catch with a plastic strap/clamp with an eyelet. They also make wire restraints but you need to get the right size. I used to try and buy individual wire restraints but I could never seem to get the right size. So the pack with all the sizes from Amazon is fine but I doubt I’ll use them all so it is wasteful. So I just use the snug grommet / fat wire / zip tie method and it looks snug and professional. I dislike seeing a thin wire stick out of a big hole with a grommet loosely. Or when people cut the chassis to install an iec. There are better methods. Mine isn’t perfect but looks clean and adds the ground connection for safety.