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Martin DeWulf of "Bound For Sound" newsletter has discussed this phenomena

extensively. For two pronged power cords, he recommends changing the insertion of the power cord to achieve the lowest potential between the component chassis and the outlet ground. I am not sure if this is safe, but I did measure a different voltage when I tried different insertions. Of course, depending on the age of the component and the age of the house, a cheater plug may have to be used to swap the orientation of the power cord prongs. I am sure this will attract a few comments, but DeWulf swears that the the sound changes for the better, when the lowest potential is achieved for each component.


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  • Martin DeWulf of "Bound For Sound" newsletter has discussed this phenomena - alaskahiatt 21:06:22 06/09/14 (0)

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