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C7 cord or C13 w/adapter for integrated amp?

Looking to replace the stock power cord for my Emotiva TA-100 amp which is a C7 plug. However, all of the aftermarket cords with a C7 plug describe themselves as being designed for use with source components, such as a cd player.

Would these cords (like the Audioquest nrg-y2) be okay to use with my amp, or would it be better to buy a beefier power cord with a C13 plug and use an adapter to fit it to my amp? I'd like the most robust cord possible, just worried that the adapter will be a weak link in the chain and offset any good an upgraded cord provides.

Here is an example of an adapter:
https://www.tripplite.com/c14-to-c7-adapter-10a-250v-black~P016000

Thank for any insight.


funkbass4
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dekay
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For $10 try the adapter, especially if you already have standard IEC power cords to try.

I used one (adapter) on a Pionner CDR once that was from Take Five in Canada and it looks like the one in your link.

Target sells them online and maybe Amazon.

DeKay
williewonka
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I have tried adapters like this one in the past and they seemed to work well enough,

Anytime you insert yet another "interface" in the power supply to a component you can expect it to degrade performance, but for this style of connector I doubt whether you would notice it in this case.

Regards


funkbass4 OP
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Thank you both for the replies.

Since my original post I've been in contact with Patrick at Cullen Cables. He can make a custom cable with a c7 plug so I'll probably go that route rather than use adapters.


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