Does a wattgate plug fit a pana 42PX80

[Dan.m]

I am about to buy some mains cable upgrades. One of the cables is for the pana 42PX80 Plasma with a recessed socket.

1. Will a wattgate plug fit it?

2.looking to buy a copperline alpha and a 16 core braided cable from tm3connections (thanks for tip alienrik). Any comment would be welcome!

Dan

 

[d4v3pum4]

If your TV is anything like mine (PZ81), probably not. I have tried a couple of mains cables on my TV and couldn't get them to fit (clip) inc. ones with wattgates fitted.

 

[carter]

i got a qed qonduit to fit mine just about but thats the only one so far.

im gonna try one of the russ andrews ones soon but i think you have to go for one with the molded plug.

 

[carter]

when i say plug i mean iec adapter

 

[Anonymous]

What about the Chord SuperScreen Mains cable?

Chord SuperScreen Review

 

[d4v3pum4]

Have you got the Chord Superscreen to fit a Panny Plasma?

 

[Anonymous]

d4v3pum4:
Have you got the Chord Superscreen to fit a Panny Plasma?

Nope, havent got a Panny. However the Superscreen with its moulded plug shouldn't be any bigger than a standard IEC plug. Much like the QED Qonduit, only slightly better reviews.

 

[Anonymous]

I got a russ andrews yello power cord to fit my px70 but now i use that on my ps3 and instead use an ixos one (Ixos XHP125 UK Mains Cable £12.70 delivered )to my panny. Try this link where i got mine if you interested:
http://www.audiovisualonline.co.uk/dynamic/eshop_products.set/ref/2629/ixos-xhp125-uk-mains-cable/display.html

 

[Dan.m]

How does the ixos compare with the yellow powercord?

 

[Anonymous]

Well in all fairness no matter how you look at it, you can't beat the 'ixos' for the very low price of under £13, oxy/free copper (better than tough pitch like standard) and the fact its twisted geometry should go some way to stopping emi/rf etc.
The rs yello used to be £30+ so is better but not really noticably so, but get either and you can't go wrong compared with the standard cable as the yello's go for under £25 on ebay! just chose these two cos they cheap and they fit the px70 ok.
Cheers, hope this helps.

 

[Anonymous]

As there are no performance gains to be had from changing the mains lead why not just use the one that comes with it?

 

[Andrew Everard]

Red Dwarf:As there are no performance gains to be had
from changing the mains lead why not just use the one that comes with
it?

With every post the scent of ban-dodging becomes stronger...

 

[Anonymous]

Apologies Andrew if you meant me, i was only trying to help out and recommending from personal experience, would in no way want to encourage a ban.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Paulthefilmfan:Apologies Andrew if you meant me

No, not you at all, Ptff - my post above now edited to clarify.

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:
Red Dwarf:As there are no performance gains to be had
from changing the mains lead why not just use the one that comes with
it?

With every post the scent of ban-dodging becomes stronger...

Are you the master of your local hunt or is that some sort of cryptic clue? Sorry, I don't get it.

Getting back to the subject. As there are no performance gains to be had what's wrong with just using the cable that comes with the box?

 

[Anonymous]

On the one hand you want advice yet you are completely dismissing the gains without even trying them, fine to have an opinion but one that is from a valid point such as if you have tried a number of cables and not noticed a difference. I have told you the couple to try and if you do not believe then fair enough and just sell them on.

 

[professorhat]

Don't worry about it Paul, the OP seems to want to give it a go and his opinion is the one that's important in this thread.

To the OP - you can always contact Darren at Clearer Audio about whether his plug will fit - I can verify he's very helpful and if he's not sure, their 60 day money back guarantee will cover you so you can send it back for a full refund (including postage) if it doesn't. I use the Copperline Alpha on my AV receiver and can confirm it's made some positive benefits with music playback.

Details for Clearer Audio can be found here - just click on the About Us link.

 

[Dan.m]

Just recieved a 16 core braided copper cable with IECconnector. It DOES NOT FIT THE Panasonic 42 PX 80 - gutted! I will probably by a fig. 8 adaptor and use it for my sky box.

Has anyone upgraded the mains cable on the pana - and it fitted!

 

[Anonymous]

Dan.m:

Has anyone upgraded the mains cable on the pana - and it fitted!

My Mark Grant cable works on my PX80!

 

[d4v3pum4]

Hmm, I have those and they didn't fit my PX81.

 

[kena]

Think there are 2 issues , the recess and if you Panny has the plastic cover clip over the IEC. My PZ81 has plastic cover clip and I've not found a lead that fits yet and I want the cover clip in place to lock the cable

 

[Anonymous]

d4v3pum4:Hmm, I have those and they didn't fit my PX81.

You've got to push it in quite far. It's a very snug fit. Perhaps the PX81 is just a little bit different from the PX80?

 

[clearer_audio]

Hello Dan,

The Panasonic TH-42PX80 does not accept the Wattgate 320i IEC since there is not enough room for the connector. Our Copper-line Alpha Power Cable with Standard IEC should fit but it will not lock into place like the factory connector.

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Darren