I have 3 x 401s and in all of them I do not use a makeoff block or IEC receptacle. Like Glenn’s, the cable simply hangs down from the motor. I do have foam blocks under the cable as it runs off the rack edge.
Replacement power cabling for old Garrard 301 turntable
This is a different application from most power cable installations! I want to minimise the transmission of mechanical vibration by using more flexible cabling.
Dating from the 1950s, the Garrard 301 contains no electronics. It has a large motor which is suspended by six springs from the chassis. The motor spins at almost 2,000 rpm and is hardwired via a switch mounted on the chassis. A light spring is installed to isolate the middle of the cable run from the chassis.
The wiring forms a potential vibration path linking the motor to the chassis, and the chassis to the surroundings. There is a ground wire to the motor. The original wiring is quite old and stiff, like me.
I have read that the motor is a shaded-pole synchronous AC induction motor, and it needs a very modest 15 Watts.
I think I should be looking for a very flexible, lightweight 3-core multi-strand cable, maybe something like steam irons use. What are your thoughts?