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question about VirtualDynamics Reference PC

I have recently been using a FLUKE 1711 to compare Power cables and power conditioners.I have tested the Shunyata Hydra V-Ray,a weizi,Burmester,and now the Virtual Dynamics Reference cables.I test the component for about 12 -24 hrs for good statistics.My wall voltage fluctuations are terrible,of what I tested,each have some distinct characteristics .Anyone interested in more detail can contact me. I have chosen to test the VD cables as they have a distinct sound in my system when connecting power amps,way too much boomy bass.What I am primarily looking at is the Voltage fluctuation and ground voltage which should be close to zero atleast under 2.0volts.With the exception of the VD cables all the measurements demonstrated an acceptable to excellent ground voltage. However the VD cables had a ground voltage of of approximately 55-60 volts,ie 50%of ground voltage,Any explanation???
ramy

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ramy OP
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Thanks for the input.I connected another VD cable same results.The ground reads 59 volts + or- 1.volt.Could it be a strange design.If the cables were connected to the wrong prongs would the component being powered by it would function? The cable is quite good at reducing voltage fluctuations.Correction to my form,the cables are Revelation model and also a master series,both are unwieldy mechanically unless you are a weight lifter.
ramy OP
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Some answers to the questions.The power cable is connected in to the wall and female into the FLUKE1711.The Fluke measures the voltage ,it provides the results in a number of representations.The voltage display shows the voltage vs time.Two displays,one of the main voltage and one of the ground voltage.In all measurements involving conditioners as well a Stage3 pc,the resulting ground voltage is between 0.5and 2.0 varying as a function of time.Only the VD PC have the voltage at around 60v.As far as power cables altering the voltage ,when the statistical distribution of the voltage is represented it shows the standard deviation for the voltages and the value is increased or decreased with different cables,I cannot explain that neither.As for conditioners example the Weizi "conditioner" increases the average voltage,and reduces the ground voltage,while the Shunyata decreases the average voltage and the burmester keeps it at 120 with smallest spread/variations.I am still at a loss I wonder if Rick Schultz the cable designer could help?
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