I am looking to see how the power cord is connected to the power supply. Thinking about trying a power cord swap just to see if it makes any difference.

My friend just built some power codes for his tube amps and the difference was quite apparant.

If nobody has any pics, does anyone know if the power cord is just crimped into place or is it soldered?

Thanks.

Larry

If you look in this thread psklenar supplied this link which has pictures of the insides he took when the 1050 was in original beta. I would guess the insides have not changed.

Thanks. I had seen these pics, but it doesn't show how the power cord is connecting in any of the pictures.

Maybe I will pop mine open if I can find the time.

Larry

The power cord is more than likely soldered in if it is not socketed at the rear.

Yes, I believe it is soldered to a PCB after it comes into the case. Unfortunately, if I recall correctly, it's difficult to get a good photo of that ... it's under the small PCB behind the coil .


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Then that black cable with the multiple wires is the power cord going under the power supply?

Thanks.

Larry

I knew a guy who swore placing a brick on top of his amp improved the sound, and also that using little 'tiptoes' on the same amp was an improvement. I'd suggest trying those first, as they won't void your warranty or expose you to dangerous voltages and they actually work on exactly the same principle.

If you like the brick, further improvements are said to be possible by purchasing a special 'brick' weight thing designed specifically for the purpose, at added expense of course.

I know this is probably falling on deaf ears (or eyes) but if it is not obvious what is the power connection inside the unit, and you don't know what is part of the power supply or not, you should NOT muck around inside. You wouldn't take apart the engine of your car withoug any knowledge of it's workings would you?

Again, coming from my humble experience, there are many things that can change the sound of a component, but changing the power cord is not one of them.

Larry,

I wouldn't think so. The wire coming in the back of the 1050 would have just two conductors, not a bundle like that.




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Charlie: If you have not heard what a good powercord can do, don't knock it. The "magic" brick is jus hilarious.

sh: I wouldn't be doing this based on a picture. Before I open the unit I wanted to know for certain that this was doable. As for working on an engine. BTDT many times over. Built a race car from the ground up and have done quite a few engine and tranny swaps over the years.

Pat: I didn't think it would be the multiple wires within the black sheath, but it is the only black cable in that pic heading to the power supply and was guessing their.

Once I crack mine open, possibly on Sunday I will snap some pics and let everyone know if this is feasible.

Larry