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to cut or not to cut: help

i just purchased an Air Tight Atm1 amp which has a captive AC cord. My dilemma is that I can find nothing wrong with it but have a shi load of aftermarket cords just waiting to be used if I cut the cord and install a Removable IEC socket. I worry that I may change something that is so right, if I cut the cord. In the past I have cut cords and installed IEC sockets and each time there was an improvment, albeit, I was not 100% happy with the product to begin with. With the AirTight, I am 96% happy, and so far have not found any faults. What would you do?
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jcbtubes
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Go for it. Cut the cord about 6 inches from the back of the unit, and retain the stock pc remnant. Install an IEC on the stub and start your pc auditions. If none of them work any better than stock, then you can always reinstall the remnant onto the amp, either by splicing or complete internal replacement. As long as you have the skill for this type of procedure, then the only thing you have to fear is fear itself. The gains could be rather significant.
Just my .02
Good luck.
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