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Differences in electric outlets
Here is just one thread posted on AA . Volumes of posts on AA regarding electrical receptacles. Just do a search for more info. The oyaide R1 is all the rave at the present time  
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
Zargon, you may want to consider incandescent wall sconce lighting. The link I provided is a nice paintable ceramic type wall sconce. Paint the the same as the wall color.Lutron makes a nice dimmer that will not put noise or DC offset back on your... 
20amp IEC connector with a 15amp plug PC? ??
Rex, I concede to your challenge. Obviously I was wrong..... After doing some research I have found the IEC connectors are in a category all their own. The oddest thing I noticed the same connectors can be used for either 125Vac as well as 250Vac.... 
20amp IEC connector with a 15amp plug PC? ??
First I would bet the cord is not listed by UL or any other recognized testing agency.Under UL guidelines a NEMA 5-15P plug, (15 amp), cannot be connected to a continuous load of more than 12 amps.A NEMA 5-20P plug a continuous load of more than 1... 
converting from 110 to 220
I currently have 2 dedicated 20 amp 110v lines.Jaf2290An electrician can convert one or both of the 120V dedicated branch circuits to a 240V branch circuit/s. The receptacle must be changed out to a 250V receptacle and at the electrical panel the ... 
ground connection on dedicated line?
I should mention I'm not in the US. So maybe not illegal here. Point taken, though: one ground. What should the resistance be to be considered a good ground?As for the US, as measured at the receptacle the resistance measured from the neutral to t... 
ground connection on dedicated line?
I'm planning to install two 20A dedicated lines for my system and I'm wondering if the isolated ground on the receptacles should be connected to the general house ground, or to an independent ground. Any light you can shed on this would be appreci... 
Does absolute polarity matter?
Record Mastering With a Difference Enjoy the music. 
Polarity on a non-bladed plug?
The reason that I wish to remind people that AC has no polarity is to rid them of the fallacy that there is only one direction for the current. This is not true, therefore all 'mumbo-jumbo' about assymetrical AC circuits and where the hot and grou... 
Polarity on a non-bladed plug?
10-14-07: Inpepinnovations while it might not make a difference sound wise, it might make a difference 'hum' wise. If no hum present, then I agree, since AC does not have 'polarity' as DC does.InpepinnovationsBob, when we speak of ac polarity lets... 
Polarity on a non-bladed plug?
(quote)1) Reversed AC polarity -- All power transformers have an inherent asymmetry to their construction. The primary winding comprises multiple layers, so that one lead is connected to the innermost windings and the other lead is connected to th... 
Polarity on a non-bladed plug?
>> I remember reading somewhere that the plug wire that has ridges on the side is the ground and the smooth side hot.<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>As for the cord you are correct. Though the correct terminol... 
Hum- help needed
connected to a dedicated ground rod, separate from the house ground.I thought you said you hired a Licensed Electrician??Danger Will Robinson!. 
How do YOU set VTF on your Rega arm??
http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=vinyl&m=113564http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/bbs.htmlIn the Find window type in, disable vtf spring rega arm. 
Help---What happens when a tube
I agree with Lak. Though instead of just turning off the unit for a few minutes unplug it from the wall outlet for a few minutes. Even with the unit turned off, the unit maybe in standby mode, a microprocessor may be locked upped. Had any large st...