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In the Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity.
Post Subject: A grounded approach to a common problem.Posted by Paul S on: 8/27/2008

At the conceptual level there is really only one "ground", where both the "neutral" and the "ground" ultimately wind up.  Variations in the "aptitude" of the "ground plane"/route to the ground cause it to load up with current, which draws/carries/transmits common mode noise.  There is always a certain amount of "talking" between components.  A great example is that any iso-tranny or conditioner that is used will screw up anything on its circuit that is not plugged into it, and many of these devices are yet susceptable to inter-component "cross talk", ie, some (perhaps most) are only good for one component per circuit, and these circuits should probably not share a neutral or ground wire all the way to actual, physical ground.  Beyond that, it's all about proper "stacking".

Romy just made some very specific observations that tie 'scoped forms and values to sound.  I sure wish the stupid "conditioner" manufacturers would do this, including the self-effects of their own components.  Who wants a "perfect waveform" if its net effect on the sound reminds one of molasses or bleach, or if it pollutes everything else?

But no sense worrying about this awful stuff if your power is always good, right?

Are you served AC or DC?

Best regards,
Paul S

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