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Ok guys, here is my magnet thingy prototype...































Finished it yesterday and been listening to it in the solid state 2ch/HT system for about 8 hours on and off.
I bought the magnets off ebay, and boy are they strong. I used the Leviton plugs from Home Depot, mostly because the spacing between the wire inlets are further apart and lines up better with the magnets.

The Rain Bird funny pipe tubing I had is a bit thicker than the standard, so putting three together wasn't a easy fit into the 11/2 inch pvc, so I used a piece of radiator hose from Auto Zone. This made a nice easy fit for the magnets in the funny pipes.

I used the largest nails that would fit in the plug after enlarging the holes a bit and some filing on the nails. I also left the heads sticking up to make more contact with the magnets.
The magnets are so strong that they practically suck the plug into the hose with them.
With the rear open, I could check continuity with my meter, then I just plug the holes with some little round feet I found in my grommet box.
It's not that pretty, but I could just put a nice big heat shrink over it.

So that's it, as for the difference it makes in the system, I am still waiting to hear any. I have it plugged into the spare receptacle at the wall that feeds the whole system, and I can't honestly say I hear any difference yet.
Maybe it's system dependent, or so subtle I can't hear it, but you will all have to try for yourself.
Maybe it's the type of surge protector you have downstream that blocks the effect, I am using isolation transformers. Maybe if I plug it into one of the outlets in the protector itself . Who knows, but I don't expect much.

Well I certainly don't hear anything negative either , so I will keep it there for a while, then try it in the tube system.


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Topic - Ok guys, here is my magnet thingy prototype... - ABliss 08:20:23 08/11/21 (14)

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