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Amplifier heat depending on power cable?

Hello,

I have an ML No 27 and I've noticed that when using one of my power cables it heats up MUCH more than when using another cable I have.

Both cables are manufactured by small European companies, probably little known in the US (Hifi Cable & Cie from France, Actinote from Belgium)

Does this make sense?

BTW, the sound is better with the less heating up cable.

Thanks.
amuseb
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
You mean your power cable heats up or the amp heats up more using one of the power cable?
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
If it is the power cord heating up, it is not properly connected inside. The heat is the electrons trying to get across a narrow spot in the cable. That hot cable is a chunk of defective junk.
You could use the hot cable in a low powered device like a CD plyer, with no ill effects...
amuseb OP
81 posts
 
It's the amp that's heating up, not the cable.
Thanks.
vegasears
922 posts
 
The link below may help. It may help to think of the power cord as an extension of your house wiring.

http://ecmweb.com/nec/code-basics/electric_conductor_size_matters/
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