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Power Cable Question...

My first post on Audiogon, thanks for any input. Just got the PS Audio Trio C100 amp and a Cambridge entry level cdp. Today I wanted to upgrade the stock power cables. I've tried plugging in 3 different models, PS Audio Jewel/PW AC-3/Pangea all 3 I can't get plugged in to either component. The force needed to set the plugs in flush on the units have me scared of actually breaking something. Is it the models I have? Or am I missing something?
Forgive any newbie mistakes, this is my first attempt at putting together a "hi-fi". If anyone knows of a relatively cheap Power Cord that would easily plug into these two units please advise. Thanks.
blueskyy

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blueskyy OP
7 posts
 
Srwooten...seeing the system you have reminds me of how far I have to go. My sytem is basically a bookshelf hi-fi, but it sure sounds better than the Bose Acoustic Wave it replaces. right now I have the PS Audio Trio c100, Cambridge 340 cdp, Energy RC 10 bookshelf speakers, Hydra 2 power cond. Also have 1 Mapleshade Maple Wood amp platform, not sure if makes a sound difference but it looks great!
blueskyy OP
7 posts
 
Actually the cables did come from AA, I just ordered the Cardas Twinlink PC and I'm going to try that model. I did take the cdp and place it in my lap for better leverage, the power cable still didn't want to set flush without lots of force, too much to make me comfortable. So I'll try the Cardas for comparison. The stock cable in the box has no trouble going in and "clicking" at the end to give the feel that it set properly.
I just want a shorter and higher quality after market cable.
blueskyy OP
7 posts
 
thanks for input, yeah they are lined up. they go about half way in and then you really have to put a lot of force to insert rest of way. doesn't feel right pushing that hard on electronics. would it be ok to use lube like WD40 on the prongs?
blueskyy OP
7 posts
 
...the plug end that goes into the Hydra 2 is no prob. it's the other end that doesn't want to go into the component. I should have the Cardas power cable by end of week, I'll post if it connects better than the PSAudio cables.
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