Right Angle Power Cord's

I use a Synergistic Research Reference Master AC coupler that has a 90 degree IEC plug to cd transport.Also this was a great upgrade from a SR Master AC coupler cord.Soundstage and dynamics really increased.I plan on buying a Shunyata Research Black Mamba II cord soon to replace it which is also available with 90 degree IEC.I would recommend the Shunyata pc's.I was very pleased with the King Cobra V2 to my DNA-2 amp and a Viper V2 to my dac.

I would just get rid of the Levinson as if the engineering of the IEC connector is that bad to hide it under the unit just think what a mess they have made of the rest of it! That probably isn't an option so be advised that all the accessory power cord makers are familiar with the needs of the Levinson and offer right angle cords.....

Now, Bob. I have one of these preamps and it is a really excellent design. I believe the reason that they put the power cord there was two-fold:
1) there is not much room on the back-panel for an IEC connector
2) it allows the signal paths to be even shorter by removing the power-supply stuff from the back-panel area

BTW, I doubt if an improved power cord will make much difference. The PS inside is undoubtedly a good design.

Your two arguments make no sense whatsoever.......They should make room for the IEC and the shorter signal paths that we hook yards of input and output wire onto?.........Do a search on Audio Asylum as some cords make a significant difference used with this unit.....What makes the Levinson power supply design so good?

I dont know how good it is. I tried some different cords a long time ago and they didnt seem to make a huge difference. Maybe your cord or my new cord would.

And for the signal paths - the reason that they need to be short is because the intermediate stage drivers are not designed to drive capacitance. Only the output drivers are really designed for this. Also, the FR4 circuit board has poor dielectric absorption compared to air and Teflon used in most good cables as dielectric.