Halogen lamps, and their dimmers, are the worst source of AC noise I have ever encountered. Only cheap surge protectors are in this league, nothing else is close. Neither are allowed in our house. I would like to see an explanation of the noise they generate in electrical terms.
Help Static Noise From Speaker
Dear Sir,
I am currently using a power protector for PC on which all of the equipment's AC cables are pluged. Just lastnight, I pluged a halogen lamp(viz., Dana Counter-Balanced Halogen Desk Lamp from Staples) on the same power protector. Interestingly, as I turn on/off the lamp, I get unpleasant static noise from my tweeters.
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Audio Refinement Complete Int.Amp.
Kimber PBJ
Usher CD100
Wharfedale Emerald 99 (not magnetically shielded)
DIY speaker cable
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My questions are:
1) Is it possible for a halogen lamp to cause static noise?
2) If yes for question 1)., which equipment is it actually reacting with the lamp(cdp, int.amp., or speakers)?
3) Lastly, is the noise harmful to speakers?
Any response is welcome.
regards,
Sincerely,
I am currently using a power protector for PC on which all of the equipment's AC cables are pluged. Just lastnight, I pluged a halogen lamp(viz., Dana Counter-Balanced Halogen Desk Lamp from Staples) on the same power protector. Interestingly, as I turn on/off the lamp, I get unpleasant static noise from my tweeters.
- - - - -
Audio Refinement Complete Int.Amp.
Kimber PBJ
Usher CD100
Wharfedale Emerald 99 (not magnetically shielded)
DIY speaker cable
- - - - -
My questions are:
1) Is it possible for a halogen lamp to cause static noise?
2) If yes for question 1)., which equipment is it actually reacting with the lamp(cdp, int.amp., or speakers)?
3) Lastly, is the noise harmful to speakers?
Any response is welcome.
regards,
Sincerely,