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Right angle wall plug on power cables

In a recent discussion re. audio power cables I was wondering why we don't see cables with a right angle wall plug?

I am particularly interested to hear from audio engineers or folks with an engineering background, not just opinions (like mine would be) or consumer experience. While opinions and experience are helpful, I'd love to hear from the experts. :-) 

Are there reasons power cables not offered with a right angle wall connection?

BTW, an interesting review of a " 27 Best Audiophile Power Cables", Jay Luong at Audio Bacon
https://audiobacon.net/2019/08/17/27-audiophile-power-cables-reviewed/

Thanks!
Dr Eas
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You can’t answer the man MC he wants answer from engineers not people that know WHERE and WHY they were made or needed.

After all he’s a DOCTOR.

Because I like MC, I’ll add, it's the WEIGHT and the type of load the plug usually caries.

Look where they are used.

1. They are used in places that have limited access or NEED to stay plugged in.

2. They are used on appliances that pull heavy start up loads and that need GOOD contact over time.

A right angle plug works great on refer, freezer, wall AC, and the like.

The plug is designed to remove the leverage/strain from the WALL socket/receptacle.

But then every time my life has been saved it has been by a lowly NURSE after a DOCTOR usually missed it..

Thank GOD for my heart Doctor though.. Though it did take TWICE to get the stint in the right place after 15 more heart attacks..

Nurse caught that too.. MC remembers. :-)

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