How to replace hardwired stock power cord ?


Hello!

I have an old - but exquisite Nakamichi MB10 CD Player.  I did come across a post - with very detailed instructions and pictures of modifications possible - someone having modified the unit - basically he changed the stock power to a detachable "IEC" connector - changed some capacitors etc ....

Regretfully I didn't bookmark it - and i cant find it now...have searched the net few time... :( bummer!

Would anyone know - how to go about cutting out the original hardwired cheap power cord and replace it with a good quality one ?

Have I posted this under right topic ? 

Any help - much appreciated....thanks 
panchodxb

Showing 1 response by adg101

Cost of a Furutech IEC and a Dremmel tool you may not own, I’d just buy a decent used PC, take off the female end and drill out a larger hole and buy a new, larger strain relief from Michael Percy. Page 21 - Cord Strain Relief: Collet Type. That’s what I would do. Pull the new cable in as far as you can and solder back to power supply.

https://www.percyaudio.com/Catalog.pdf


Haven’t looked up your Nak but my guess it’s only a two prong plug. I agree add a shielded cable so look up digital two conductor power cable on VH Audio site and buy a Hubbell Hospital Grade male plug and tie the shield to the ground at the wall receptacle. Easy project. I use the VH Audio digital cable and it’s very good. Be surprised you’ll find better for the money. Shielded twisted pair.

https://www.vhaudio.com/wire.html

https://www.vhaudio.com/images/shieldedtwistedpairbulk.jpg


The VH Audio cable mentioned will likely work in the existing strain relief if you’re careful taking it out.