Replace stock power cord that came with Furman Elite 20PFi or stock is good enough?


I recently picked up an open-box Furman Elite 20 PFi power conditioner.   We frequently get power outages where I live, so the Furman is a little insurance.

The stock cord is 12 AWG.  I was thinking of replacing it with an Analysis Plus Power Oval 10 or Power Oval 2. 

I have a integrated tube amp and Nottingham Analogue Interspace Jr. TT.  Both PC cords on these are also stock but the PC on the Nottingham is not interchangeable.  It's connected directly to the Nott's motor.

The cost for a 4 ft. Power Oval 2  is more than I paid for the Furman, so it may not be the most cost effective upgrade..


lilmsmaggie

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It was late, I probably should have gone to bed.  It's not that I'm not open to feedback and suggestions, I wasn't quite sure how to word the question.   Yes, I most definitely would like to hear from those that can share their experience, especially Furman owners.  And yes, I agree.  I'll have to try an upgraded power cord at some point.  
Really the question is how you came to alight on that particular Analysis Plus power cord.

I saw the AP Power Oval 10 advertised on Audio Advisor’s website. I believe it retails for $299. The Power Oval 2 comes up in google search
for Analysis Plus Power Oval. As to the later portion of your comment: Too many choices !!! --LOL

BTW - just had my handyman check my circuit box. The circuit feeding the room (which also feeds the master bedroom), where my gear is hooked up probably fried the motor in my Nottingham TT. There are known issues with the homes in my community where these particular circuits were installed when the homes were built 10 yrs. ago. He suggested replacing it.
Thank you for providing that information kijanki.  That's good to know.

I believe I may have found a suitable used Analysis Plus PC from someone here on Audiogon.  I'll be using the stock cable that came with the Elite 20 PFi  in the mean time.  I'm a bit concerned at this stage since the issue I began having with my Nottingham Interspace Jr.  Still waiting to hear back from the importer (Hollywood Sound, in Hollywood Fl.)  There is a 15 amp Arc-fault circuit interrupter that is on the circuit that supplies juice to the room where my gear is plugged into.  Based on information I received today from someone that knows quite a bit about the homes here where I live, I now suspect that this breaker may be responsible for damaging the Nott's motor.  If I do close the deal on the used Analysis Plus PC, I'll probably insert the AP between my amp and the Furman and stock cable between it and the wall.
Not having a good day. The male end of the Furman's PC is designed to fit into a 20 amp receptacle.  All the receptacles in my listening room are 15 amp.  I'll have to see if I can find an adapter.
Well, I just got back from visiting:

1.  Home Depot that advertises a AC Works 15 Amp Household 20 Amp
     T-blade adapter that they don't carry in stock.
2.  Platt Electrical Supply that looked at me like I had 3 heads when I 
    asked if they had a 20-15 Amp T-blade adapter.
3.  Wally Mart that also advertises one but don't carry them in-store .
4.  Orchard Supply - Nada.  Zip.  Zilch.

The offer on the PC that I thought I was gonna buy fell through.

Looks like I'll be swapping out the 20 Amp connector for a 15 Amp one like Elizabeth. 

In the meantime, I've unplugged everything from the wall.

With the way my luck has been going today, I don't want to risk further damage to my gear. 

Elizabeth - Awesome !!!

Thank you for joining the discussion.   I assumed that you had swapped out the chassis connector but I wanted to know how you sourced the appropriate replacement 15 Amp chassis connector.  Where should I start looking for a 15 amp chassis connector for my 20 PFi?

Not sure of the size but would you think this one from vhaduio would fit the bill: https://www.vhaudio.com/images/fi-10.jpg

It doesn't sound like there is any soldering involved.  Correct?
Sweet - I received an email response from Furutech as well with schematics of the 15 amp IEC chassis connector.

It looks like Furutech is recommending their Fi-06 chassis connector for the 20 PFi

Thanks again Elizabeth