20 amp power cords vs 15 amp power cords

Yeah safety listing. Who cares. The unit was purchased used. The warranty was gone.
As for the legal ramifications.. go right ahead trying to scare me with insurance BS..
That bugaboo is useless unless you pop in with an actual case with the state and court docs/case number and link showing the claim was refused based on grounds the unit or cord or whatever (of some audiophile) was modified.) AND the insurance company won! Go ahead, find one.. can't? gee wonder why all the spouting of scare tactics then..
When someone posts the case, and it can be verified, THEN start making lps smacking sounds.. Until then 'can' it.

Just trying to make crap claims about scary insurance BS will not cut it. UL is just a marketing tool. No laws are involved. The building codes of various states and municipalites cover in wall.. The laws about consumer products cover the manufacture. not the user.
Courts are based on LAW, not hearsay.
( I am just tired of folks who must work for the "if you mod A/C you will die" sect/club.. claiming you will die/be hurt bad/loose money/lose insurance if you mod anything.)

Elizabeth,

Having a bad hair day?

Your exaggerations run-th wild.....
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Yup. but all is now better. The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day outside..
Whoo Hoo.

I'd look at it this way:

Your line is 12 gauge, buy at least a 12 gauge cord. As far as the connectors, my 100 watt monos (Pass) draw 2.5 amps each, if yours is a stereo amp it probably draws 5 or 6 amps. 15 amp connectors should be fine.

BTW, if you feel like "more is more", the Pangea 9 mentioned is actually a 7 gauge cord. It's not a bad cord and a great conversation piece. You have to see one in person.

Might want to look into a Supra Lorad 2.5. This cable is inexpensive and can be had in any length. The cable is a 13 gauge and more than sufficient for a 20 amp draw. I added a 20 amp Wattgate IEC and a Wattgate plug and AB'ed this against a Shunyata Taipan Alpha Helix....my a'phile group and I preferred the Supra and all were astounded at the price difference!
If you factor in the cost difference, it's a no brainer.