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

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Erik - you said better results if I forego using detachable cords and replace with a high quality shielded cable......while practically everyone else says to get high quality detachable power cords. 

However I must agree that the cable you suggested - indeed a high quality and well shielded cable if installed well - should make a very good well shielded high quality and very affordable power cable.  This would eliminate the need for the IEC connector and works on the chassis right ? All I need a good mains plug - my job is done right ? - at least pertaining to the power cord section? 

When you have time - do have a look at this link - suggest the mains plug.   https://www.futureshop.co.uk/furutech-fi-1363-n1-l-shape-angled-uk-mains-plug-copper


rodman99999 - points well noted. thank you!


Thanks rodman99999........well I had hoped to replace it with Furutech    https://www.futureshop.co.uk/accessories/connectors/iec-power#page=1

I don't mind cutting out the rear side of the case to accommodate this - but then - is soldering just straight forward ? 

I have no experience in changing the capacitors ....wish I could. However thanks for the info....much appreciated.
Erik - I found two options at site..... https://www.partsconnexion.com/dh-labs-bulk-ac-power-cable.html

12 & 14 AWG cable.....if I can open up my player - and get it connected direct - all I need is then just a suitable power mains plug. 

Please do recommend a suitable power mains plug - please.

Thanks 
Thank you all - for having extended the helping hand of yours......didnt expect such response! 

The MB-10 while 20 yrs plus old - is as good as new as I have looked after it so well - plus its a 5 Cd player - which offers the convenience of not having to get up from the comfortable seating position when I am holding a pint and chips :) 

Nak offers the option to its digital output - and indeed bypasses the players DAC (it could be outdated ?) - and i run it through a good Luxman DAC da06.

I believe in the school of thought that a good power cord indeed makes a difference -  Eriks suggestion to minimize the 'joints" and run it to straight makes sense - although my idea was to fix and IEC connector first. But clearly Eriks suggestion minimizes the cost - and work - for guys like me -  although transportation of the unit could be problem - but I will cross that bridge when it happens. 

I am nowhere near any of you unfortunately and work and live in Dubai ...so as much as I would like to get it done professionally - just to courier alone would be higher than the cost of the unit currently.

Any suggestions on any other part - to be replaced / upgraded - especially capacitors - the technically and electrically savvy amongst you - please do suggest and let me know what to look out for.

The Nak might be old - but to my ear - it sounds much better for 2 Ch audio than my Denon 3313UD universal player! Dont know whether its because its because I am old (having hit 55 ) or whether like fine wine - with age Nak seems to have only refined its simple pure sweetness . These are all connected to a A Class Luxman 509AXii amp.

I do thank you all once again - God Bless!