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In Reply to: Using capacitors across the AC posted by Tweaker456 on August 5, 2016 at 15:08:08:
be better than trying to do such Dangerous tweaking to the AC line? I have had a regenerator before but I may try a AC Voltage regulator like those for Musical instruments. Maybe even an Isolation Transformer would be better?I did a Auricap tweak along time ago but I still think about it all the time when using that DIY preamp. I did put the .47uf/1200vdc cap behind the fuse and switch so if anything does go wrong the fuse will pop and will not see the AC line all the time. Even then still, I never leave it on when I'm not there in the room.
The AC line voltage in my area varies so much between 117V to 125V at times that I would need a steady ac source better than a dangerous filter tweak/s. That should help out also but don't know how much.
I still use a PS Audio Ultimate outlet for all gear AC plugs. I did have a PS Audio P300 for the front end gear that I wish I never got rid of. Worked great for the turntables, Cd players, tuner, EQ, and cassette deck.
I have been happy with just the PS Audio UO and with good AC connectors, power cords, and Receptacles.
I still remember the post either here on the AA or another forum where a member was doing something to his amp while it was on with the cover off, his hand either slipped or he accidently touched something with his other hand on the chassis and was killed. I would hate to hear something like that happened to anyone here or their family member/s hurt do a dangerous tweak just to get that little extra something out of their system. Just is not worth it!
I do agree with the other posters about safety, Especially the certified Electrician comments on might as well cancel your insurance since if something does happen and the investigators find the source to be tampering to the AC lines then they will not pay. Also if anyone is seriously hurt (or killed) from this type of tweak, you could be facing criminal charges. Just because something serious hasn't happened yet as far as anyone here knows about, doesn't mean it CAN'T happen. Better to be safe than sorry.
I may be going to the extreme, but anything CAN happen when dealing with AC and electronics.
Please, Let us all be safe and enjoy our systems. Remember, it's just a hobby!
Edits: 08/12/16
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- Wouldn't a good AC Regenerator or Voltage Regulator... - Cougar 11:20:27 08/12/16 (0)
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