Marantz 2250B deathtrap bodge

Yes, both IEC chassis plugs are hot.

Any unsuspecting user reaching around the back to connect speakers or whatever could be in for a very nasty surprise.
 
OK, I'll bite. Why does it need two power cords? If you think the extra connector is dangerous, wait until you grab the unplugged plug at the end of the second cord!
 
OK, I'll bite. Why does it need two power cords? If you think the extra connector is dangerous, wait until you grab the unplugged plug at the end of the second cord!

I'd venture to guess that , since it appears to be in Europe and it already has a power cord exiting along with being muli-voltage, they removed the two existing receptacles and replaced with two male chassis plugs since they didn't have any female chassis receptacles.

Nonstandard and unapproved 220v mod.
Then made up their own adapter cords to power up their other gear.
Or I could be totally wrong.:dunno:
Or call Finn at Finn's Radio!

Bob
 
Ay yi yieeeeee!!!
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I believe this is more of a UK plug typeView attachment 965007
nope . this is uk plug 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Took me a minute but...yikes!

Do they make any kind of a cover for something like that? Probably not, because the very idea is dumb, so why would they make parts for a dumb idea.
 
I have seen those as inputs in computers or maybe a computer monitor but only one! There was a special cord to make the connection I think.
 
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