lowrider57
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| Blue Circle's PLC -2 Thingee conditioner versus Transparent Audio PLC 6 conditioner???: @sunnyjim Even though BC states that an amp can use the Thingee w/o any sonic degradation, I have found that is not the case. Many manufacturers say to plug the amp into their PC’s, but other members’ have found that passive PC’s affect the sonics... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. Many thanks to both of you.I've been ill for a while and going thru some treatment, so when I feel better I'll open up the amp. That's why I was looking for a quick fix with a power strip. Until then, I'll run my components off a 2nd outlet which ... | |
| Blue Circle's PLC -2 Thingee conditioner versus Transparent Audio PLC 6 conditioner???: @sunnyjim, did you buy the Thingee FX2 or the X0e model? I've owned both and noticed a lower noise floor, increased inner detail, and a more open sound. The X0e model increased the low-end detail.The only time I noticed compressed dynamics was whe... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. And I just thought of something. I bought my amp used from a HiFi dealer; it was his personal amp. Could he have lifted the ground for use in his system? | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. jea48 and Al,Checked continuity between RCA center pin and pin 3 XLR... OLSame as the previous test for RCA to pin 2 XLR... OLCDP...I used the 25 ft. heavy-duty ext. cord with the Audience PC plugged into the Furman strip with preamp today and int... | |
| Dedicated Line(s), One Line or Two? saki is right about possible noise from your CDP. But rather than encour a great expense adding a 2nd line, see how your system sounds and check for noise on the power line. A dedicated AC line does not guarantee noise free power, since you're de... | |
| Dedicated Line(s), One Line or Two? It’s’ when you add computer audio into your system that a second line is absolutely necessary. Computers generate noise through the power line. I wouldn’t worry about a second line, with your system a 20 amp breaker is just right. If you had mono ... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. Al and jea48,I really appreciate the time you've devoted to my situation.I was out all day, but was able to take some measurements:- continuity of RCA outer sleeve to metal chassis... reads OL- continuity of each RCA center pin and pin 2 of XLR...... | |
| Dedicated Line(s), One Line or Two? You will get great advice from experts who helped me. But first, what components are in your system and will it include cable TV? | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. thanks Al. Will do tonight. | |
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| PrimaLuna cable needs Looks good. Thanks for the link.I recommend auditioning speaker cables. I've bought so many cables that didn't work for me and ended up reselling them, taking a loss each time.The Cable Company has a lending library where you can audition several ... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. Well, I have some test results to report.I used an AC receptacle across the room as a second line to separate the components from the amp. It is a shared circuit with ground.The amp was plugged into it’s dedicated line and the Furman strip with pr... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. Thanks, jea48.First of all, that is my amp...Sunfire 300 Load Invariant.What is odd though, from your measurements, the safety equipment grounding conductor of the power cord is connected to the signal ground. You measured 1 ohm of resistance. C... | |
| Isolating Digital Noise, need help. @jea48 Check again for resistance from the ground pin on the power cord plug to the metal chassis of the amp. "OL"?Yes, OL (or zero L). Maybe a code for something?Next measure from the ground pin on the plug to one of the outer grounds of one of... |