herman
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| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .Just curious about your thoughts,... if the PS uses an IE transformer with an electrostatic shield that is connected to the metal chassis, enclosure, of the PS and the equipment ground contact of the IEC connector. If the ground is floating will ... | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .I was wrong and Elizabeth is right. The risk of death or injury from floating a ground is so low it is not a practical concern.I apologize for my previous comment.. | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? ,Thanks Elizabeth, as expected, another worthless post about technical mattersPeople do die by electrocutionThat number has dropped dramatically because of increased safety standardslaughing it off as a joke is irresponsible and childish. | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .Why did the designer/manufacture of the DAC power supply decide he wanted a safety equipment ground for his equipmentI don't believe he did. http://www.wickeddigital.com.au/index.php/shop-by-category-find-a-product-type/product/view/11/281That is... | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .Purely a guess but I agree with the idea that the Japanese stuff comes with the standard 3 wire input jack to be just that; standard. Those who like to play with power cords would shy away if they couldn't do that.. | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? ,Kijanki is correct on all points. Elizabeth, as usual, gives incomplete and/or bad advice. Eugene, I really can't say how equipment designed for the Japanese market is configured, but the use of a ground connection (3rd prong) to a metal case is ... | |
| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .The danger is getting shocked, not bursting into flames.Wall warts and many other devices have plastic cases so even if the case contacts the line voltage you can't get shocked so they don't need the ground.If it came with a three prong plug then... | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? ,Oh my, you are quite the clever one aren't you? I'm so glad we have such a quick witted forum policeman on board.attack?putrid?rants?denigating? (the correct word is denigrating. If you want to impress us with your vocabulary you should check you... | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .How would you know if your self described "low end" systems have deteriorated when they don't sound that good in the first place.. | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .Once again, I don't have the energy to read through your dissertation. Despite whatever you said it is well documented that caps do age and I've replaced enough of them to know they do have a profound effect when I do.If you google "electrolytic ... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows .Mission accomplished; sat through the entire concert without a single extraneous emission on my part.The lady next to me started a coughing fit but excused herself and got up and left. It was a minor distraction and did not diminish my evening.. | |
| Suggestions: Itunes Equalizer settings? .I see no downside to that other than.........1. There are better music players with better EQ. If on a mac I suggest Pure Music2. You might drive yourself insane trying to optimize each trackBut by all mean if it sounds better to you then it is b... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows ,It would be interesting if we knew how old the posters are. I'm 56. My parents raised me to be polite, say yes sir and yes ma'am to our elders, hold doors open for ladies and help them on and off with their coats, we had evening meals with no TV ... | |
| Protocol on mixing -10db and +4db line levels .What Al said.....Something like these would work if you already have RCA cableshttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/live-wire-rcaf-1-4m-adapter-2-pack/330870000000000Most pro gear these days will work either way, and like your crossover if ... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows ,think about what you just wrote.........You justified 10 unprovoked sophomoric posts by saying somebody called you out AFTER you posted them?Thanks for making my day. I come here to get entertained and you just posted the most humorous thing I've... |