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High quality "locking" IEC connectors?

Does anyone know of a high quality IEC connector (pure copper conductors w/plating) that actually locks into place? Something similar to the connection for a balanced interconnect? or maybe something like a twist lock connection? I'm sick of trying to prop up my power cords to ensure that they are connected securely. I've seen some lower quality connectors available but nothing with good quality copper conductors. This seems like such an obvious need in high end audio. Anybody have any ideas?
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keithmundy OP
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Thanks for responding you guys. It amazes me sometimes how much time/money/effort is spent tweaking/designing audio stuff to reach "state of the art" reproduction and then simple/no brainer/obvious stuff doesn't get addressed. The balanced IC's snap in, why not the PC's!
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Hey thanks Ncarv.

I saw another set up like these. Unfortunately, the conductors are not the quality that I am looking for. But these have given me some ideas! I'm going to fabricate something that will go over the outside of the connectors and couple them tightly together. Stay tuned.

Thanks for responding.

Keith
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Wow, very cool. Thanks for that lead Quackfat. I'll check that out right away.

Cheers
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Those Iego are very very nice! I've never seen that brand before. Thank you so much for that info. Do they lock together though? I couldn't tell and they did not mention anything to that effect. I'll shoot them an email and find out. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. This is an excellent lead.
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Thanks for that web site Kenobi. That's interesting too.

I'm thinking the same thing Quackfat - I've got some ideas on fabricating something that would fit around the outside of the existing male and female IEC's. As soon as I get sometime I'm going to start making some prototypes.

Dgarretson, thanks for the idea. I'm trying to find something a little more sano though.

Cheers to all.
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Ncarv, that's another great idea. Hmmm more thought.

Don is right though, most of the good PC's have the more rounded ends. But these webs sights you guys have found have given me some good ideas. Yes, it will most likely require a screw in the chassis.
I am planning on changing out the male IEC on the components to a high quality copper conductor spades(w/ gold)anyway. So I'll drill the holes etc... at the same time.

Thank you all for the great web sites.

Keith
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That's true. Good point.
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Hey Twoleftears,

I've seen that brand but have not seen this particluar item/picture. I'll have to research this brand somemore. Thanks so much for your input.

I wish they would tell you what the conductors are made out of. They may - like I said - I'll just have to do more research.

Thanks again,

Keith
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