Odd Power Cord--Recommendations?

The Harmonic Tech is a useful adapter for low-end cd players (or used as transports) and DVD players. But my socket is bigger (though not as big as a standard IEC). Its pins are also IEC-like--that is, little vertically oriented slabs, not round ones. It really looks just like an IEC socket with only two pins and a rectangular opening.

The adapter is what I had read about previously (not an upgraded cord itself).

If it is the connection that Garfish describes above, Harmonic Tech makes an adapter with a male iec, allowing any aftermarket cord with female iec to be used. My understanding is that it is available at about half the price of the Vans Evers, and I use it with good results on my CD/DVD player. You can e-mail me and I'll direct you to where I got mine if you like.

Jab: That Vans Evers site is a lot of fun. I emailed them and I'm waiting to hear. Thanks all for the help.

I don't know what it's called either, but it sounds like the removeable power cord that came on my Pioneer CD recorder. Note; one side of the female end is square, and the other side is roundish. This seems to be a relatively new type of smaller, detachable power cord. You might check with Radio Shack about it. Good Luck. Craig

I have read of somone who makes a quality upgrade cord in this design. Try checking at Audio Asylum in the cable forum. I can't imagine what you would search under, so maybe just make a new post after trying.

Can't answer your question, but it sounds exactly like the power cord which came with my Marantz CD recorder. Maybe Marantz USA or a dealer could help you. Good luck.