How to replace hardwired stock power cord ?


Hello!

I have an old - but exquisite Nakamichi MB10 CD Player.  I did come across a post - with very detailed instructions and pictures of modifications possible - someone having modified the unit - basically he changed the stock power to a detachable "IEC" connector - changed some capacitors etc ....

Regretfully I didn't bookmark it - and i cant find it now...have searched the net few time... :( bummer!

Would anyone know - how to go about cutting out the original hardwired cheap power cord and replace it with a good quality one ?

Have I posted this under right topic ? 

Any help - much appreciated....thanks 
panchodxb

Showing 1 response by delkal

How bad is the original power cable? The main problem with most cords is the cheap nickle plated brass plug with the injection molded plastic housing. As long as the power cord gauge is sufficient you might just try upgrading the plug.
You can easily spend $100 for just a plug but if you want to experiment with something cheaper check out the Sonarquest line. The housing is not as heavy duty as the pricier brands but the internal connections are tight and they use pure copper connectors (not brass). I used the red copper unplated connectors but for a little more you can also get silver or rhodium plated.

Just the plug for $12.50
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonarquest-Red-Copper-US-Power-Plug-HiFi-Audio-genuine-authorization/121695378177?hash=item1c559c1b01:g:vr4AAOSwyQtVl4Rjhttp://  

Set for $20 https://www.ebay.com/itm/SONARQUEST-SE-RP-B-SE-RC-B-Red-Copper-Power-Plug-IEC-1-set/123202049886?has...