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

Shuteye, you are correct. It is very hard to find an aftermarket that fits the VS115. My friend tried, and went back to the stock cord. although, the stock cord seems very hefty. You just don't get a lot of clearance above the IEC slot. It can't fit one of the big round plugs like an oyaida. You might check with several of the online wire suppliers, like vh audio..they have great photos to size up the plug end... good luck!

And agreed, I have no idea what agenda Jea48 has....I doubt with the new Anniversary preamp about to come out they are cutting any costs...

Thanks for the input, Chashas. I may just go ahead and order a Wattgate, as it is the only one of the high end connectors that looks like there may be clearance. If there is sufficient clearance, it will be by a gnats ass. I can return it if it doesn't fit. At $97.00 it may be a few weeks before I do so. In the meantime, if anyone has any info on a viable 20A connector, please shoot it my way.

Chashas, tell your friend to check out Shunyata.
Their 20A IEC connectors are like the AR ends in conformation - plug body is small and square. They also make a 20A to 15A adapter, allowing use of a 15A cord, but also serving the purpose of moving the plug body out from the back plate of the amp, leaving room for the fuse holder end cap.

After looking at the 20A wattgate I'm using with my Ref 3 and the pic linked above, I'm not sure there is enough clearance. Check out the wattage's specs at

http://www.wattgate.com/products/350ihcag/

The outside diameter on my 20A extends approximately .3 inches above the width of the insertive part.

And agreed, I have no idea what agenda Jea48 has...
05-13-10: Chashas1

Chashas1,

NO agenda...... I just find it odd that a company such as ARC would knowingly put the fuse holder that close to the IEC male plug on the amp. They didn't just fall off the turnip truck. They had to know the fuse holder would cause problems with the use and proper fit of aftermarket pcs.