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Power Conditioner without grounding,does it work?

Hi,I have been using SS Integated amps-NADC370,NjoeTjoeb4000
CDP,TruthLink(HT)IC. Ultraconductor (jpslabs)spkr cable.Now and then I could hear a hint of harshness(when the volum of amps is a bid louder e.g.8:30 o,clock position).I just thought a power conditioner might be needed.However, my houseAC wall outlet is not grounded.I wonder would there be any senses of using power conditioner such as Monster HT1000
without grounded? JPSLABS has told me that their GPA AC-OUTLET Center doesnt required any grounding to get the sonic benefit.YET I am skeptical about this.Does any body have any idea or suggestion about getting a power conditioner without grounding? I really need your opinion and suggestion and thanks a lot. Simon
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sean
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The grunge has got to go SOMEWHERE. Rather than just shunting it to ground, it can be "absorbed" via a resistive trap. This requires the use of "good sized" resistors that may require heatsinking, depending on how much "grunge" is being absorbed / dissipated. While i have never seen anybody do this in the audio field, it is completely valid and has been used to great effect in the RF field. Sean
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