erik_squires
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| Insane ground loop; anybody wanna try? You didn’t mention it, but just in case, make sure to remove any coaxial cables, including any you might have plugged into the surge protector. If an amp hums all by itself you may have DC on the line. Try moving the amp to another room or even a... | |
| AC Power The "dirt" in AC is higher frequencies than 60 Hz. True, which makes series mode protection so good. They are effectively low pass filters which start working around 3kHz. That's a lot lower than EMI/RFI filters which usually start around 100... | |
| AC Power In looking for other voltage reglating "conditioners" I looked at the Furman P-2400 and the specs say that it regulates voltage to 120V +/- 5V. 5 volts is not real regulation in my opinion. is the voltage regulation realy that bad? Yes, it ... | |
| Maybe critical listening skills are bad? My argument about precise imaging was about how in person listening I don’t get the same imaging illusion. If I close my eyes I can’t place instruments nearly as well as I demand from my stereo. I argue that we seek out imaging that is too precis... | |
| AC Power @jea48 - The approach Furman takes, which appears to be to switch as close to the zero Volt crossing of the AC waveform is pretty thoughtful and not common among all regulators out there. IMHO it’s a very cost effective design overall. Interest... | |
| Power supply to modem make a difference? The issue IMHO isn’t noise via network but noise via the AC line, and potential for surges coming in from the cable line unless it’s fiber already. For power supply issues I use iFi supplies like these. For surges I have one of these outside an... | |
| Maybe critical listening skills are bad? The interesting finding in such research is that not all physical qualities to which experts may be attuned correlate with liking. In the end, product developers need only attend on those physical qualities that are associated with what the targe... | |
| AC Power Also, it's my experience that autotransformers like used in voltage regulators don't have the mass inrush current that the dual winding transformers have which are used in isolators. I could be wrong, but this is my memory. When I turn my 1800VA... | |
| Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs? Dear lord, no. If your plugs are that loose they need to be replaced. The NEC now requires tamper resistant outlets in most outlets in the home, so not even sure a snug plug would work in any outlet that’s compliant. A decent "commercial/reside... | |
| AC Power (Unless the P 2400 has a soft start circuit built into it to limit power-on inrush current.) ??? No, but the outlets take a few seconds before they are turned on. This is part of the safety monitoring system. It will make sure the voltage... | |
| Enough of the Stereophile futuristic statements about the Focal Diva Utopia Aren't most of their speaker cabinets now made from pressed cardboard or something? Seriously? | |
| AC Power The P-2400 has standard household socket spacing, which is pretty generous. If you find yourself running several super-sized AC cords you may want to get 1' extension or 3:1 plug cords. The sockets in the rear have T shaped plugs so they'll acco... | |
| Comparing speakers at home questions I think that you are not doing a science experiment. Play one speaker for a couple of days, see how much you ENJOY listening to them, and of course how much fatigue you suffer. Then switch. Do the same. The goal is not to put together an Excel sp... | |
| AC Power I really think buying the manufacturer's breaker is your best option but if anyone cares here's further discussion: https://www.relectric.com/training/what-circuit-breakers-are-interchangeable/ | |
| AC Power Problem? The electrical panel manufacturer when out of business years ago. There are no NOS stock breakers. There definitely are not any Tandem breakers. They didn’t exist back then. Well if they are using Stab-lock breakers you should repla... |