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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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pragmasi
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All wall plugs in the UK have the cord coming out pointing towards the ground... it's just a safety device so that you don't pull the plugs out by using the cord. I've just realised that very few people in the US will have had the experience of accidentally treading on an upturned plug barefoot... it is a unique moment of agony followed by three nasty little bruises coming up on the sole of your foot.
Can't imagine the design has any impact on audio quality at all.
petg60
1,486 posts
 
There is one, Furutech FI-12ML.
Believe you can order your cable with that plug fitted.
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artemus_5
1,911 posts
 
I was gonna read that review of Power cables but Audio Bacon certainly doesn't sound very sophisticated. How dreadful a name for an "expert" to put forth. Obviously his education and credentials are dubious. You should be ashamed for supporting such riff raff

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williewonka
3,067 posts
 
You mean like these ones?

Furutech FI-12L(R) Rhodium IEC - Furutech 15A/20A Plugs & IEC - (takefiveaudio.com)

Furutech FI-12LM(R) Rhodium Wall Plug - Furutech 15A/20A Plugs & IEC - (takefiveaudio.com)

A bit on the pricey side, but if the application requires one then this will do the trick

Regards
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Yes and and the conductors are plated (G or R) pure copper. I would imagine a bit tricky to bent a 18cm dia. cable of 10-12awg.
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