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I have a weird buzz issue; can you help me solve the problem?
@ mwsl Did you by chance plug the shorting plugs into an output? Inputs only.. 
What Power isolation transformer or conditioner similar to Topaz
@ gte357s While researching, I come across a thread from head fi about Topaz isolation transformer with 0.0005pF capacitance. As for capacitive, capacitance, coupling. https://belfuse.com/resources/whitepaper/signaltransformer/wp-ST-Controlling... 
Fuse location ....( if any) in MGA Mitsubishi DA P600 Pre-amp
@ rocky1313 As gs5556 said. You will find it on the left hand side of the switch. https://www.hifiengine.com/  service manual                                    https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/mitsubishi/da-p600.shtml. 
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
@ lowrider57 Glad to hear the new electrical service solved your hum problem.As for the service entrance cable the electrical contractor installed. Yes, it meets NEC, Article 338 of the code. And it is obviously approved for use by the AHJ (Author... 
Suspected power fluctuations on new 20A Circuit
@ msafrick Is this the unit you have? https://www.amazon.com/SEVENSTAR-AR-1000-Regulator-Transformer/dp/B007YK1V8Y$60 don’t buy much.The unit is rated for 1000 watts. 1000/120 = 8.3 amps. 80% of 8.3 = 6.64 amps.6.4 amps @120V mains input voltage. ... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
If you have to use conduit see if 2 conductor with ground MC aluminum armor cable is allowed. (Actually aluminum armor MC cable is better than Romex for feeding audio equipment. @ the_treble_with_tribbles I assume this is what you are referencing... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
That sounds like old knob and tube wiring.  Is this what it looked like?   https://www.google.com/search?source=univ&tbm=isch&q=knob+and+tube+wiring&sa=X&ved=2...   If it was knob and tube the wire was more than likely tinned hard ... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
the_treble_with_tribbles38 posts   05-14-2020    8:24pm@jea48 mentioned using Al wire instead of Cu, I would be interested to learn why. @ the_treble_with_tribbles Copy of post please. Jim. 
Simple question, or is it...
Electrical energy delivered to the load is flowing entirely through the dielectric between the conductors. Very little energy flows in the conductors themselves, Stay on point..... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
Mother earth’s ground connection (example ground rod/s) main purpose is for lightning protection.You can drive as many ground rods as you want as long as they are all tied together and one wire is extended and connected to the main electrical serv... 
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
New service drop. New meter socket. New service entrance conduit and wire from meter socket to a new electrical panel. (Including breakers).  System grounding up date as needed.    Electrical permit.$1900..... That’s a good price. Jim  
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
uberwaltz11,178 posts 05-04-2020 7:18pm Am I missing something here?Surely all of this should be on the electric company provider to make good and safe?Here if I was even to look at anything on the incoming side of my main panel JEA would likely... 
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
I plan on having the entire outside cable run plus meter lid replaced. The cable from meter to service panel was inspected and is ok. The cable from meter to service panel was inspected and is ok. @lowrider57 Inspected by who? The city AHJ?In my... 
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
@lowrider57 If it were me I would have the electrical service replaced. It looks like it is well overdue.How about the electrical panel? How old is it? How about the branch circuit wiring? Is it time to do a rewire?Jim. 
Equi=Core Hum & Other Issues
https://ibb.co/qpQnYf5 Looking at the picture again it looks like the back of the connector may be buried slightly in the outer stucco cement finish. Hard to really tell from looking at the picture.If you want to get a good water tight seal you ma...