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Isolation Transformers
@kalali,Is that a loaded voltage or an unloaded voltage measurement? The greater the connected loaded the greater the VD (Voltage Drop) across the windings of the transformer. Measure the voltage with the intended load connected.. 
ARC tube biasing
Output Tube Bias Adjustment As shipped from the factory, the output ‘bias’ adjustments are set for a nominal 65mA per KT120 tube. Under these idle conditions the tubes are each dissipating approximately 27 watts of their 60 watt rating. This poin... 
Isolation Transformers
lak3,554 posts     04-11-2019 7:08am I would think your isolation transformer would clean some of the grunge from the AC which would in return give you a darker background allowing you to hear more details within the music and perhaps deeper bass... 
Isolation Transformers
but the Tripplites that are hospital grade, such as the one I bought, the 1800HG claim hospital grade receptacles and talk about a floating ground (actually, ’floating AC output’) if you go to the Tripplite website. See https://www.tripplite.com/... 
Isolation Transformers
whart2,018 posts 04-10-2019 9:42pmI have used isolation transformers in a variety of settings. One, an old 240/120 step down made by Richard Gray for a big home theatre system- the system itself is long gone- was the only thing that would fully i... 
Isolation Transformers
oicu81241 posts 04-10-2019 6:34pmWhen did they start printing ’hospital grade’ on anything that was? dang, has it really changed that much since I was in the field? OP did say older isolation transformer? @ oicu812 Medical grade.Example of:    ht... 
Isolation Transformers
It was apparently used in a hospital. What is the Kva rating? It will say on the data plate.Does it say ’Medical Grade’ anywhere on it?If yes:Most medical grade isolation transformer I have ran across float the secondary winding above ground. Tha... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
No I don’t think think $3000 is fixed, it has to be guesstimate until they actually go under house and into attic. Also I keep adding what I want done. I am going to add Bluesound Node 2i and also I want my 55” tv mounted in bedroom and bedroom t... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
galleybob said: 3-24-2019 8:35pm Like I have said this isn’t a simple installation as every wire including the sub is hidden in the walls as the room was just a frame when my 5.1 system was installed. All the electronics are in a closet so it will... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
galleybob OP Said: I get a lot of criticism for choosing Sony and I pretty much know that people just have an attitude without hearing it. I was pretty much shocked when I found out that this business was selling Sony. As I have said they are e... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
$250 an hour may be expensive. If I hired one guy $125 an hour it would probably work out to the same amount. Installation is $250 an hour for a 2 man crew. The dealer’s labor rate charge is $125 per man hour. $3000 / $125 = 24 man hours. This i... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
MSRPhttps://www.paradigm.com/en/floorstanding/prestige-75f https://www.paradigm.com/en/center/prestige-55chttps://www.paradigm.com/en/rears-surrounds/paradigm-surround-3 https://www.paradigm.com/en/in-ceiling-speakers/ci-pro-p80-rhttp://www.jlaudi... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
1  Remove existing receiver, DVD player, VCR. Install new components and speakers.2  Pull new HDMI and CAT6 cables to TV location3  Pull new sub cable to under TV location4  Pull new speaker cables to front Atmos position. Use existing Sonance fo... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
$125 an hour per man...... Is it customary to get bids from other dealers and installers or to just go with the one who has put the time into talking, and demoing equipment. I think since dealer has put in the time I would not seek other bids Yes... 
Should I expect a discount from dealer for buying and installing complete system
Yes, on the equipment, cables, and speaker stands. No on the installation labor. I doubt the dealer has any room to discount the 65" TV. Did the dealer give you a breakdown price showing each piece of equipment,  cables, speaker stands,  65" TV, ...