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Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes

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Posted on February 24, 2023 at 15:09:12
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Hi Guys,

As I'm admittedly not the technical type | I'm able to do the smaller DIY'er type projects like replacing banana plugs | binding post on amplification and speakers | power cord connectors, yet anything that requires soldering, and I'm totally lost.

Upon receiving the Monosaudio P902 PC from AliExpress yesterday | the first think I noticed was the AC Male plug instead of being one needed for use in the USA | of which option I clicked up beforehand | yet someone there took it upon themselves to send the wrong one ( lesson learned- contact the seller beforehand and verify which option one needs ) anywho..., as I was replacing the plugs on both end, and was about to finish up with the IEC Female plug, my dear wife Michelle called out to me, and upon turning back around let's just say I was lost as to where the live and neutral wires should go?, as I recall Duster having mentioned they should be in a mirror image, as shown here:

https://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=cables&n=181041&highlight=Power+cord+Duster&r=&search_url=%2Fcgi%2Fsearch.mpl%3Fsearchtext%3DPower%2Bcord%26b%3DAND%26topic%3D%26topics_only%3DN%26author%3DDuster%26date1%3D%26date2%3D%26slowmessage%3D%26sort%3Ddate%26sortOrder%3DDESC%26forum%3Dcables

My question then becomes ( very simple for some of you I'm sure ) how do I install the wires according to " Livd " | " Neutral " on said power cords IEC Female end?, as I'd hate to damage my prized Aurender music server, whicb is where said cord is meant to reside. Said coding is the standard black | green ( ground ) | red, and I used to have several photos of the codes saved into my note section on an older iPad, which our then 3 year old granddaughter smacked by accident | I wasn't able to find the exact images via google search, hence said post.

By all means come to this old man's assistance | know it's appreciated in advance.

 

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RE: Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes, posted on February 24, 2023 at 15:23:34
Tireman2012
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Hope this will help.

 

RE: Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes, posted on February 24, 2023 at 15:35:25
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Location: Michigan
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Tireman2012,

Thanks.., it certainly does.

I've spotted a tell tale sign moments ago, as it relates to the different screw colors, I'll get through this thanks to kind people like yourself.

 

RE: Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes, posted on February 24, 2023 at 17:36:00
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Tireman2012,

Thanks again..., doing further research into said matters, it seems age has in fact caught up to me | as I missed the markings on both plugs | yet was able to at least wire the IEC Female end correctly, as losing my focus responding to my wife after having set the original gold plated brass off to the side | it seems I should've put on my glasses, which never seem to make it out of our bedroom | as it seems I'm in denial that my eyes aren't what they used to be.

With that being said..., it was a matter of remembering the black wire is called Live " L " or " Hot ", making it easier ( common sense really ) to than know the other two colors. And finding a photo of this brand of plugs was a blessing in itself.

Your willingness to assist will not go unnoticed | I'll set aside a seat for you in my centrally aired dedicated listening room in Heaven, let's say we meet up in another 3-4 decades from now ( yeah right ), but know it has to be Heaven | because I don't do heat, so that other place is out of the question.

'Til then.

 

Always read the signs, glad you got it......nt., posted on February 24, 2023 at 18:03:30
ABliss
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RE: Always read the signs, glad you got it......nt., posted on February 24, 2023 at 18:08:29
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Thanks A Bliss.

And finding them | as well as reading them seems essential.

 

Additionally, posted on February 24, 2023 at 19:24:39
driver
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I've been repairing cables (in the pro sound world) for a long time but only making home audio cables for 30 years. I've always used some kind of tester for AC-this is the current (no pun intended) setup I like. Inexpensive and easy to use.

I concur with the color of the wire to the color of the screw for an easy connection.



 

RE: Additionally, posted on February 24, 2023 at 20:14:45
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Thanks driver,

Much appreciated | I'll definitely look into getting one of these.

Have a great weekend young fella.

 

RE: Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes, posted on February 25, 2023 at 09:10:43
strasserh3
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 In germany it s possible to turn the schuko plug into the outlet as you like, so is it not same thing with connecting live and neutral inthe plug?

 

RE: Audiophile Grade Power Cord Color Codes, posted on February 25, 2023 at 09:28:54
el34eh@yahoo.com
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Posts: 1554
Location: Michigan
Joined: September 6, 2003



Thanks strasserh3,

I just tossed the plug all together, as it serves me not..., so it all worked out in the end | and the seller even offered to send me the correct one, of which makes perfect sense to me.

 

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