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Managing stiff PC on lightweight component

I am trying to use a stiff PC on my lightweight Pioneer DV-47Ai transport which sits on top my DAC which in turn sits on roller bearings which in turn sits on top of of a Machina Dynamica Promethean spring platform. Any thoughts on how I can make this work are appreciated. I like the performance of the stiff cable as compared to the limp cable it replaced. The stiff cable can be bent to shape.
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driver
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I've used some big PC's before that fell out of the IEC jack, so I just tied some old shoelaces to the back of the rack using a sliding knot & adjust the tension as to balance the unit (if applicable) on an isolation device.

BTW, I found the smaller round style of lace works best.
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wellfed OP
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I should have mentioned that I am not using a rack. The Promethean platforms just sit on the floor and are about eight inches in height. I do have the PC on some ceramic cable lifters and this helps some. I don't have digital picture capability at this time.
ez2hear
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Use a more compliant power cord.
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wellfed OP
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Use a more compliant power cord.

Been there, done that, didn't like the results as much.
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driver
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Raise the cable off the floor until it's equal to the IEC jack. Since you've already raised them some, just stick something else under the lifters. You can also make a simple lift with strings & sticks in a variety of style, the easiest prob. being the Teepee style.

Also, wind some black electrical tape around the IEC connector until it fits snug into the jack.
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