Query on power cable with IEC C13 and US 2-prong


Hi, I just received my CEC TL5 CD transport,  I noticed the power cord 

that come with is IEC C13 on one end and the other end is US  2-prong.

Shouldn't the power cable come with 3-prong as IEC C13 configuration is 3-wire (live, neutral and earth) ?

auronthas

Read your owner's manual. If the list of "what's-in-the-box" states 3-prong power cord that means the unit is made for sale in the US and Canada. 

If the unit is double insulated (I doubt it) then there will be no continuity between the IEC receptacle's ground pin and the chassis. If there is (which I am sure) then you got the wrong power cord.

erik_squires, your Luxman amp would have a symbol on the back panel, a small outline of a square within a larger outline of a square, which indicates that the device is indeed double-insulated

Appreciate your inputs.  Regardless double insulated PVC/PVC power cord, our national standard or IEC that require three-wire (live, neutral and earth, furthermore this unit comes with IEC C13 which is 3-pin (female), unless the manufacturer did not terminate the ground terminal on C14 (TL5 side).

 

I received this power cord cable (2-prong) which come with TL5.(100V,) , i am using step up transformer 100V/230V, so far it works without problem, when I touch the CD casing, there's no leakage/static charge, the power rated of TL5 is 17W (which is 75mA) . 

I have another CD player Sony CDP-997, made in japan, 100V, also come with two-prong. there's no issue.

But I do see some CEC models, their power cord cable is 2-prong with ground (green/yellow) wire  like photo below.