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Not sure if you were running a stock power cord or succumbed to temptation?
Thou shall resist temptation and not stick the serpents of Eden into thy plastic receptacle... Thou shall not covet thy neighbors amp in temptation of its more exotic parts... In all seriousness, there was a thread recently about shoving heavy cords into those receptacles and even using various materials to make a tighter fit after they stretch the plastic? Why be surprised then when a plastic part cracks/fails? That is definitely not the fault of McIntosh if an aftermarket cord that put too much strain on the receptacle was used. We also discussed that McIntosh does not use fancy "here today, gone tomorrow" parts. So how convenient is it that you can order that part from a parts source instead of it being some limited run of boutique parts never to be found in another few years? Seems like an easy enough fix and perhaps get a spare or two just in case. I know those serpents will try to snake their way back in there.... |
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These IEC receptacles are usually basic off the shelf items used in a number of electrical applications unless they are custom for certain OEM housings. The quality of the plastic (usually a type of nylon) varies depending on the manufacturer's requirements for the use of regrind. The use of higher percentages of regrind (recycled plastic) in the molding of the receptacle can cause brittleness. I'm sure that McIntosh has a maximum limit on the percentage of regrind used, but control of that requirement is usually dependent on the supplier's quality control. The thing that seems strangest to me is that the receptacle pins seem short (per the OP). Could McIntosh have used the wrong receptacle in this application, is the receptacle itself not to design specs, or did the OP use something other than the stock power cord? I'd send as many photos as possible to McIntosh, or better yet, send the bad one back to them so they can confirm that the receptacle is the correct one or if it is defective. They should have plenty of this type of component in stock. I wouldn't send or take my amp in for this type of repair. Much easier and safer to perform the fix yourself, assuming you get the correct part. Oh, and it's another reason to only use the power cord designed to properly fit the receptacle.
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I wouldn’t waste my time bringing the amp anywhere. What if some collateral damage occurs in the transport and handling. An iec inlet takes 15 minutes to install on a mac amp. Get the part from digikey. They ship fast. Hope you get it up and running soon.
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But I digress. Stick whatever makes you feel better into the rear of the amp. |
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Secondly, I don't pretend that cables sound different... I just use them because they look cool and are usually of a much higher quality. I have 6 more of these powering all of the rest of my stuff without any issues. Here is the exact cable: https://www.thecableco.com/b10-power-cord.html |
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This brings up an issue that I have never understood. Any unit that I buy better be new out of the box never opened until it is installed by the dealer or by me. How is it that folks get to audition all this expensive gear in home including cables and cords before buying? All I can say is I don't want any gear that has been on the back seat or trunk of any vehicle or in anybody's rack. As far as I'm concerned it's a used piece and I don't want it. Or, I want to know it and receive a 40% discount. It's not even a demo at that point. Best Charles Last edited by Charles; 12-11-2020 at 01:04 PM. |
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Even if the dealer could get me a brand new unit tomorrow ... the hassle of moving it back and forth isn't worth it... never mind that I have an EE degree, this repair is so easy your 11 year old daughter can do it. |
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