Recently read a comment about power cords not "ever" fitting tightly to the component. I certainly experience this especially with stiff/heavy PC's. Any thoughts on this or recommendations? Thanks
It's not so much a question of the IEC connector fitting into the component. It's whether the connector grips firmly onto the component's prongs. Many connectors fall right back out and if that happens, no wrapping, etc. of ends is going to help make a firm electrical connection. This is the main reason I use Furutech IEC connectors when possible. They really grip.
My Conrad Johnsons ART preamps (at least the series 2 and 3) came with hardwired cords. At 16,000 and 25,000 dollars, I don't think they were trying to save a few dollars by doing that. At least they have hospitol grade plugs on them.
If anyone is concerned about the lack of contact inside the IEC female plug, One can insert strips of material under the metal inside the plug. So the metal box in the female plug is slightly pushed in (mainly near each center face) so the plug makes a more solid contact. It may also make the plug much harder to push in. I would use stiff paper, rather than wire, just to keep the chance of a loose wire coming out from under the sleeve and shorting the plug.
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