Amplifier Plug Help! 3 prongs same as 2 prongs?

[Pablo2k]

I just go an open box yamaha a-s700 and a cd-s700 at a really good price.
the cd player is missing the plug cable which looks like a computer cable but without the ground. The guy at the store claims that if I use a three prong (ground) computer cable on a yamaha two prong cable it would "blow up the amp.
As far as I understand is just a ground right? nothing would happen right?
what he said doesnt make sense to me. but before I ruin the unit I want to check with you guys.
Thanks for your help.

 

[markw]

The guy is yanking his own chain, and in public no less.

If it fits, you should be fine.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I've used a 3-prong cord on a 2-prong component before without any kind of issues.

That makes no sense to me.

We need to ask Rickster71 the electrician.

 

[Pablo2k]

Im alive!!! my house did not blow up! ...just like I thought...
Thanks

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Im alive!!! my house did not blow up! ...just like I thought...
Thanks

Yeah I've done that numerous times, especially with as many components as I have over the years with all the gear changes and PC builds.

I've never even thought twice about it.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Im alive!!! my house did not blow up! ...just like I thought...
Thanks

Or, you have contacted us from the afterlife world

 

[mtrycrafts]

...

I've never even thought twice about it.

Hope one day you won't regret it

 

[markw]

Sniff ...sniff...

Im alive!!! my house did not blow up! ...just like I thought...
Thanks

Is it just me, or do you smell smoke?

 

[TLS Guy]

I just go an open box yamaha a-s700 and a cd-s700 at a really good price.
the cd player is missing the plug cable which looks like a computer cable but without the ground. The guy at the store claims that if I use a three prong (ground) computer cable on a yamaha two prong cable it would "blow up the amp.
As far as I understand is just a ground right? nothing would happen right?
what he said doesnt make sense to me. but before I ruin the unit I want to check with you guys.
Thanks for your help.

That guy is an idiot and totally devoid of a logical thought.

 

[Warpdrv]

That guy is an idiot and totally devoid of a logical thought.

+1....

Obviously its missing the ground on the chassis of the unit so the ground coming off the outlet goes to ahhhh ---- nothing.... Duh...

 

[sawzalot]

+1....

Obviously its missing the ground on the chassis of the unit so the ground coming off the outlet goes to ahhhh ---- nothing.... Duh...

I actually prefer the ground plugs over the originals as they seem to stay put better with the extra ground albeit a ghost ground to nothing it keeps things tight.