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Power cables for ARC Reference 75

I am excitingly awaiting delivery of my ARC reference 75 power amp. I do'nt have any 20amp power cords at the moment. Initially I will use the ARC cord that comes with the amp, whilst my bank balance recovers in intensive care.

I believe Shunyata are a good match with ARC, but any recommendations for under $1000 second hand, would be helpful, thanks.
david12
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nonoise
10,572 posts
 
Cullen Cable has the 20 amp option but it might be too inexpensive for you. It would run about 1/4 of your budget.
shasta
155 posts
 
The question is why a 75W amp has a 20A IEC connector, when ARCs larger amps have 15A connectors. Very odd...
bvdiman
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I believe ARCs are using ever since ~ to date, 20A connectors on all their equipments.
shasta
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Bvdiman: "All" equipment? No way. Dig up some rear photos and take a look.

The DS225 has a 15A connector. The Ref150 has a 20A. ??

Why the Ref75 has a 20A connector baffles me. ARCs selection - based solely on amp power rating - is a mystery (to me).
bvdiman
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SP8, SP10/mkII, SP11mkII, REF 3, REF 5/SE
D115, Classic 150, M 300, REF 600/mkIII, REF 150

Perhaps not all, but those I've owned in the past (as listed since early '80s-current) use 20A connectors. It puzzles me even more if they are inconsistent in their application.

It is a hindrance at times with ARCs that you can't just swap your favorite PCs around. I don't think that it is power rating related, as I've had some behemoths from Jadis and VTL last time that do fine with 15A ones. I guess more of a corporate choice, even their cdp and pre's utilize them.
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