AC Cable Swap

PolkMaster1
PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
edited January 2011 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Does anyone know if it is feasable to change the stock 2 prong AC Cable which is physically connected to the audio equipment to a 3 prong which is a higher AWG and a ground wire.

Any advice on whether or not it can or should be done without having to redo the circuitry?
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited January 2011
    Depending on what it's being hooked up to, it can be done. And it's pretty simple to do, too, at least on the couple of Adcoms I tried it on. The only way to know for sure is to take the cover off.

    If you're going to use an upgraded PC anyway, just do the mod for an IEC connector, that way you can try many different power cords.
    VV See the info in the link below VV

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99601

    this is the thread I started for a mod on an Adcom amp. I did a GTP-450 preamp as well. The stock power cords in these items are simply wired with crimp-on connectors to the units transformer. The ground wire can be connected to the chassis, or just cut off (there may be groundloop/hum issues, but I have yet to experience them...YMMV).
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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