Need Help

[Drunkonjack]

I need a power cable for my Onkyo CD Recorder/Player.

the adapter to accept the cable is small one side rounded the opisit side square. I can't find one not even at Mono price.

[Ajax]

DOJ, if I understand you correctly, the cord you are looking for is available in a number of places. You can't quite tell in the photo below, but I think the Radio Shack cord shown below has both a square and round side at the end which would go into the Onkyo. Even if the cord below isn't what you're looking for, if you have a radio shack near you, it might be worth the trip.



If Radio Shack can't help, try Sears or your local hardware store.

[crazyeddie]

I think Jack's suggestions are very good ones, and if you don't have any luck with those, check your box fans around the house. I know I have at least 1 fan that has a removable cord with a similar type connector. It's probably a very standardized setup in the electronics industry. Or try contacting Onkyo usa. Sometimes the manufacturers will surprise you with being quite helpful in situations like that, & at the very least, you know you'll get the item that's right for your product ! Good luck !

[Drunkonjack]

Yes I believe that would work Jack . We do have a Radio Shack out by our Home Depot. I will look there.

I'd like to know why these companys don't use a universal end. Why are there so many types in the U.S ?

I was thinking of changing the adapter on the back side of the Onkyo to accept a power cord I already have.

[Ajax]

Well, I'm not certain about this, but I think the cords that have that connector with one square side and one round side are polarized. Non-polarized cords have connectors which are round on both sides. Beyond that, I have no idea why there are so many different connectors.

If Radio Shack doesn't have what you need, check Home Depot.

[Jed M]

If you don't like to leave the comfort of your house, amazon has those kind of cords too. Something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-27399-Polarized-2-Slot/dp/B0002J26LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1277128994&sr=1-1

[Drunkonjack]

If you don't like to leave the comfort of your house, amazon has those kind of cords too. Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-2739...7128994&sr=1-1

Thanks Jed ! I ordered that one.

Home Depot did'nt have the power cord and neither did Radio Shack. The anager at radio shack did't have a clue what I needed. She was convinced I needed a cord for a portable player.......I ended up just walking out. :dizzy: