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Short in my system?

I keep getting shocked when walk across the room to touch the system, which then pops really loud through the speakers. 

I have a McIntosh 352 tube amp plugged into a Niagara 1200 power conditioner, which is really like a giant surge protector. 

I live in cental NC, and wSo I don't know if theres an electical problem with the house or with the system, or if this just happens sometimes.  It also happens sometimes when I touch the floor lamp, just a static spark.  Its just so much worse when I touch the amp because its amplified so loud and I'm afraid its going to short out the whole system, or at least blow some tubes.hile its been a cold dry winter, I live on a lake and it rained a couple of days ago so I don't think its the dry weather.  

mojo771
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curiousjim
5,071 posts
 

I get zapped every winter and it stops late spring when the temperature and humidity rises.

dinosore
112 posts
 

I have fireplace tools near my system, so I got into the habit of touching them first to discharge the static electricity - before I touch any of my stereo components.

boxcarman
444 posts
 

Nylon carpeting is often a culprit.  Synthetic materiels in clothing can hold what you pick up from your feet. Solutions can vary.

mojo771 OP
60 posts
 

So I will get rid of my carpet, install a fireplace, and listen barefoot and naked.  That should do it.

erik_squires
16,554 posts
 

So I will get rid of my carpet, install a fireplace, and listen barefoot and naked.  That should do it.

 

If you haven't been doing this already, are you even an audiophile?

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