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Upcoming Move - Questions Ethernet Cable, Modem/Router, Ethernet Run & Electrical
@norust said:   I was able to touch base with the electrician first thing this morning and now have him running two dedicated lines vs one.  FWIW, there is a very good chance the "electrician"(s) that install the electrical service, branch cir... 
Connecting TV, Integrated Amp and CD/DVD Player
I also have an Oppo BDP-105 that I use to play CDs and want to be able to play DVDs with it.  It’s connected to the amp with HDMI also.  What do I need to do to connect the Oppo to the TV? The Oppo has two HDMI outputs. Did you try connecting t... 
Ground loop hum
@kavakat1 , Great! Best regards, Jim    
Ground loop hum
@jetter +1 You beat me to the punch, before I posted my above post. If so, insert more insulated interconnects to test. I think you mean shielded. The TT phono cables to the phono preamp should definitely be shielded phono designed cables. Jm... 
Ground loop hum
@kavakat1 said: Something to report. I unplug my phonograph power plug and the hum is still there. What’s that mean. Will move phono to line 3 to see. It’s presently on line 2 and cd is on line 3. Too much fun.  Like I said earlier in the thre... 
Ground loop hum
just tried grounding phono preamp to rogue preamp’s cabinet. No luck. I assume the TT tone arm is grounded to the phono preamp ground terminal. . So a ground loop hum must be heard no matter which source is playing thru the preamp? Is that c... 
Ground loop hum
@jetter said: The only time I had a hum that sounded like a ground loop from my turntable was when I was using a set of interconnects that were not properly insulated for turntable use.  Morrow literature made it clear to use their phono specifi... 
Ground loop hum
@kavakat1 said: Only Jim’s when preamp is set to the turntable.  O other inputs hum.  I don't think your problem is caused by ground loop. If a ground loop, It should hum even when the preamp is switched to another source input if the TT is co... 
Ground loop hum
@kavakat1  A ground loop hum means there is a difference of potential, voltage, between  two AC ground points. Result 60Hz current traveling in the ground loop circuit. Result 60Hz hum. How did you verify it was the TT causing the ground loop? D... 
Powering a center channel with a two channel amp
@vacerator posted: Huh, well, I guess I’ll have to talk with my McIntosh guy about that.  Everything I read on the web suggested or said that center channel audio couldn’t be amplified correctly with a left or right channel from the amp.  My ta... 
Powering a center channel with a two channel amp
@vacerator  If you own a MC352 and want to use it for a center channel it won’t matter if you use only the Left Ch or only the Right Ch for the center Ch speaker. Both are exactly the same. Look at the specs for Marantz 6015 The amplifiers spec... 
Powering a center channel with a two channel amp
@jeffbij +1  
Powering a center channel with a two channel amp
Marantz 6015 manual Page 23 @vacerator  If I understand correctly what you want to do. Did you try connecting an RCA interconnect cable from the PRE OUT CENTER channel jack on the rear panel on the Marantz 6015 to one channel input jack on the... 
i have a ps audio power plant p15 230v can i convert it to 110v?
I would suggest you contact PS Audio Tech support.  Paul    PS Audio CEO If memory serves, yes, that is true. In all Power Plants, we use the same transformer for both 120 and 220 operation. The proper windings are selected. On a more modern P2... 
lightning storm
  Welp, somehow things always get muddled.  How so?  . FWIW... NEC, Article 90 Quote: 90.1 Purpose (A) Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the u...