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Will a Wattgate 20A IEC female end fit AR VS115?

I found to my chagrin, that a Furutech 20A IEC plug on an aftermarket power cord will not seat all the way on my AR VS115 amp because the fuse holder protrudes right above the amps power receptacle. The main body of the Furutech butts up against the protruding fuse holder before the plug can seat fully. The Wattgate has a low shoulder between body and plug, which may be just enough to allow full seating. If anyone is using a Wattgate with success on a VS115, please let me know. I plan to just rewire the cord.
shuteye
shuteye OP
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Thanks Chashhas, whatever input you can give me will be very helpful. If your friend's cord is heavy guage with an after market plug, please check on the make of the plug. I would like to just rewire the DCCA power cord.
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shuteye OP
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OK, so what I really want to know, is does a Wattgate 20A IEC connector fit into the back of an AR VS115. With all respect Jea48, I honestly don't care about who currently owns AR. The VS 115 is a great sounding amp, I got a good deal on it, and I want to adapt my new power cord to fit it. Plain and simple. So I repeat, does anyone have experience with a Wattgate 20A IEC fitting a VS 115? Or, if not, I appreciate input as to what aftermarket cords serve this amp well.
chashas1
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Shuteye, you are correct. It is very hard to find an aftermarket that fits the VS115. My friend tried, and went back to the stock cord. although, the stock cord seems very hefty. You just don't get a lot of clearance above the IEC slot. It can't fit one of the big round plugs like an oyaida. You might check with several of the online wire suppliers, like vh audio..they have great photos to size up the plug end... good luck!

And agreed, I have no idea what agenda Jea48 has....I doubt with the new Anniversary preamp about to come out they are cutting any costs...
shuteye OP
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Thanks for the input, Chashas. I may just go ahead and order a Wattgate, as it is the only one of the high end connectors that looks like there may be clearance. If there is sufficient clearance, it will be by a gnats ass. I can return it if it doesn't fit. At $97.00 it may be a few weeks before I do so. In the meantime, if anyone has any info on a viable 20A connector, please shoot it my way.
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