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• Thanks all very much for your valuable input! - blade 19:49:35 01/22/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  Thanks all very much for your valuable input!
  
  

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• Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - HIFIADDICT 16:58:52 01/22/02 (0)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  If you are serious try the Hubbell 20-Amp IEC Socket (as also suggested by Stu W.). You will need the H320C plug on your power cord. Much better contacts than a standard 15-Amp IEC.
  
  

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• Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - Stu W. 15:53:19 01/22/02 (2)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  Audiophile grade does not exist. I can supply you with an IEC 320 input. The other option would be a Hubbell 20 amp IEC connecror.Much better quality, but requires a different cable end connector because the pin config is slightly different. In any event, if I can help, please let me know.

  Stu Wein, Audioparts inc 561-642-7692 audioparts@aol.com
  
  

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  • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - blade 19:48:30 01/22/02 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by Stu W. on January 22, 2002 at 15:53:19:

    I will consider the 20amp IEC as an alternative as I have to modify my power cord to accommodate the change.
    
    

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    • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - jts 09:53:45 01/23/02 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 19:48:30:

      the ones to look for are the furutech ones, high copper content, gold or rhodium plated. Excellent.
      
      

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• Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - rcrump 15:16:56 01/22/02 (5)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  ACME Audio is bringing out not only silver plated IECs, like those old Switchcrafts, but silver plated fuse holders as well......
  
  

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  • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - steve b 18:55:05 01/24/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by rcrump on January 22, 2002 at 15:16:56:

    Anyone have any thoughts why silver plating a standard contact will make an improvement?

    steve
    
    

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  • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - blade 15:47:08 01/22/02 (3)
    In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by rcrump on January 22, 2002 at 15:16:56:

    I checked their site. The IEC inlet is not listed yet. I guess it is not officially released. I will continue to keep an eye on them...

    Thanks very much
    
    

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    • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - Mike B. 16:40:36 01/22/02 (2)
      In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 15:47:08:

      They are being manufactured at this point and I expect delivery the middle of February.
      
      

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      • Please post here when they are IN!!! - Jon L 09:28:14 01/23/02 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by Mike B. on January 22, 2002 at 16:40:36:

        Because I need some of these silver-plated IEC's like OJ needs a new scandal. Is Jenna labs cryo'ing them also?
        
        

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      • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - Hyperion 03:31:15 01/23/02 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by Mike B. on January 22, 2002 at 16:40:36:

        Pls email me when they are already available! Tnx! :)
        
        

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• There aren't any - garth 14:23:30 01/22/02 (2)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  If you mean the part that gets installed on the chassis (not the cable) there are no real "audio grade" products. Just what is an audio grade btw?

  Most of the "tweaky" audio grade IEC products are really no better than "non-audio" grade. Some are worse and some donot meet UL, or vaarious national codes.
  
  

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  • Re: There aren't any - blade 15:06:24 01/22/02 (1)
    In Reply to: There aren't any posted by garth on January 22, 2002 at 14:23:30:

    Well, the ones that Furutech provided are either gold or rhodiumn (sp?) plated. And they are considered spec grade if not exactly "audio grade."

    The term "audio grade" --i.e. blue star, may not be official, but some manufacturers (Wattagate, FIM, etc.) have been using it for some time.
    
    

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    • Re: There aren't any - Joseph1 01:00:21 01/23/02 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: There aren't any posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 15:06:24:

      Yes, you are right! There is no any Audio Grade! It is just marketing purpose!
      
      
      

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• Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - Jon L 13:36:48 01/22/02 (3)
  In Reply to: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:27:54:

  For the best ones, there's 24K gold plated ones at www.Furutech.com. For myself, I got 3 of them from Welborne website, and even though they are just "normal" male IEC sockets, they work just fine. I put it on my Bryston crossover as well as my power conditioner and happy with results.
  
  

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  • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - blade 13:47:23 01/22/02 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by Jon L on January 22, 2002 at 13:36:48:

    I looked at the Furutech site. But I cannot locate a dealer in the US that carry them.
    
    
    

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    • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - Cal 16:28:46 01/22/02 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by blade on January 22, 2002 at 13:47:23:

      They carry the inlet that you mentioned.
      http://www.a4audio.com/catalog.asp?CatNo=74&Page=1&Group=Accessories&SGroup=Furutech&Format=1
      

      • http://www.a4audio.com/catalog.asp?CatNo=74&Page=1&Group=Accessories&SGroup=Furutech&Format=1

      
      

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      • Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? - blade 21:19:21 01/23/02 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: Where can I find an Audio grade IEC inlet? posted by Cal on January 22, 2002 at 16:28:46:

        thanks. that's a big help
        
        

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