10 gauge power cord. Too much power for tube amp?

Tube amplifiers tend to be sensitive on incoming voltages. Is there a chance a bigger gauge power cord like 10 gauge may not be a good thing?

My amplifier tends to shut down occasionally upon start up. maybe moving to a higher gauge might be better. Does it matter?

emergingsoul11-08-2023 9:45pm

mulveling Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,135 posts 11-08-2023 at 11:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not at all. As mentioned above, that sounds like a problem with your amp's circuitry or your tubes.
mulveling Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,135 posts 11-09-2023 at 12:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are power tubes or signal tubes more sensitive to incoming voltage issues, or amplifier power protection issues, which can lead to an amplifier shutting down? No, if anything they’re less sensitive to incoming voltage issues than solid state components. But a bad power tube might draw a lot more power which could trip protection circuitry. Why don’t you tell us about the actual amp in question?