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Will a Wattgate 20A IEC female end fit AR VS115?

I found to my chagrin, that a Furutech 20A IEC plug on an aftermarket power cord will not seat all the way on my AR VS115 amp because the fuse holder protrudes right above the amps power receptacle. The main body of the Furutech butts up against the protruding fuse holder before the plug can seat fully. The Wattgate has a low shoulder between body and plug, which may be just enough to allow full seating. If anyone is using a Wattgate with success on a VS115, please let me know. I plan to just rewire the cord.
shuteye
jea48
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http://www.arcdb.ws/VS115/ARC_VS115_back.jpg
piss poor design by ARC....
gbart
290 posts
 
A Schurter 20A IEC plug should fit.

http://www.cryo-parts.com/schurteriec.html

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shuteye OP
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I agree, piss poor design for sure. Never considered it until I went to plug in my A'gon purchased DCCA reference master. Now just need to find out regarding the Wattgate. A bit of an esoteric question, I know.

Gbart, I don't believe the Schurter will take the heavy guage copper in the DCCA - it is one stiff, heavy cord. So much so that I would only use it for an amp or power supply, even if it had a 15A end.
jea48
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Shuteye,

Curious, how old is the Amp? Was it designed and built under the new owners of ARC.
ARC sold out, I believe, around two years ago or so...
shuteye OP
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Hey, Jea48.....The VS115 was introduced by AR in Jan 2008, so was underdevelopment for some time prior. It is a current offering - this one is less than 1 year old and I've owned it for 3 months. It replaced Qucksilver Mono 90's, and has been a clear upgrade in sonic performance. I was considering Quicksilver V4's when this one came up for sale.
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