Do the iec.Don't do the direct wire.#1,a neater job is possible,#2 you wouldn't be able to change power cords.That means if you hard wired one that wasn't to your liking;you're back to square 1.Once there is an iec;the choices are all yours/as in MANY.
Add an IEC socket..any negative effects?
Hello Ladies and Germs. I'm considering adding an IEC(MALE) input to my preamp, to get around the pathetic captive power cord. Are there any potentially negative effects? Obviously, if I knew what cord was the best (I'm not going to spend lots of money on the cord) it would be advantageous to connect it directly, without the IEC connectors. Apart from that caveat, are there any other reasons NOT to do it? The preamp currently has a 2 prong ac cord.