I'd be careful about adding a three-prong connection where the manufacturer used a two-prong. As a matter of fact, when the power cords of my Meitner MTR-101 monoblocks were damaged in transit (still don't know how), the manufacturer recommended using two-prong for a quieter background -- and it worked. It may be worth speaking to the manufacturer of your preamp or at least a knowledgeable technician who has worked on your model. Hope this helps.
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.