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How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
@cundare2    yes your involvement was helpful and has given me new factors to consider while on this path. And good luck while enjoying your superb system ! it’s been a pleasure have the conversation    cheers   
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
@vonhelm, Yes  
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Gents your experiences are extremely helpful. I’m using a Core Power Technologies DEEP=CORE 1800. And with my AMT tweeters it’s quieter. But not sophisticated as your solution. I do believe the Honda inverter is cleaner power !    I’ve heard the ... 
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Well this is some clean Power !!! can it handle Power Amp loads ?  
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Eric… I learned what OP means and that’s relevant! Perfect. It’s amazing how much can be learned by reaching out to folks, and with a little bit of logic and some engineering, and like my Dad thought me … he would say well it’s already broke so w... 
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Carlsbad2 - thanks for the graph. I’ve looked at my waveform and it’s clipped at the peaks and some junk on the wave too .  I’m really looking to see how well my power conditioner works. If we can agree that street power and house loads make it wo... 
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Jason you make a good point !  
How can I measure the noise on my AC mains with a 2ch oscilloscope?
Thanks you sharing your insights and perspective. I never thought of this as being a Hack… hmm  yes the AC into the OScope is an issue even with my 10x or 100x probs. Can you share some leads to these “on line resources” ? Hey OP?  thanks     
Found a Milty Zerostat alternative
Best solution is clean your album and replace the album sleeve with static free !  done no need for static machines!!  
Best Audiophile desktop for under $2500?
I think it’s rather straight forward, any pc , I prefer Mac with KEF LSX II power speaker with steamer all integrated and can stream. They sound terrific ~$900  
Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?
Ok interesting set of repairs, terrible workmanship from manufacturer.   
Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?
Tooblue … nice setup ! Did you ever consider it? 6db is good stuff considering the small signals we are trying to extract. Ever try it ? I’m also running their speed controller.  whats best bang for your $$$ on these setups? thanks Again  yes E... 
Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?
Elliott thanks , I just sent a note to Steve. And I’ll spend more time looking a Pine Tree on eBay.  Did you think there was a sonic difference in changing tonearm cables? Change to XLR Cable ?  
Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?
Yes using balanced from phono preamp thru complete balanced signal chain to the Amps  
Balanced connections to my VPI turntable?
This is helpful Cleeds, I’ll test it with meter to see it they are connected. The Parasound spec doesn’t provide any differentiation on using RCA or XLR ? i believe the XLR is better for noise rejection, your thoughts ? thanks