fpitas
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Sheesh. Even cats hate PS Audio 
You need to teach your puddy tat to stop whizzing on your electronics.As the owner of the tested device that started this thread, I have some details to provide. It is the "high current" version. I bought it new c.a. 2001. Roughly five years ago it suddenly ceased to pass current. Upon inspection, I discovered that a cat had peed on it, causing the IEC connector to short and burn. I replaced the connector and continued to use it up to the point when I sent it to Amir. I can even now smell the smoke that resulted from that short, and also see the black smoke stains. I believe Amir took this to be evidence of a recent event, understandably.
The ground is continuous through the device, and is connected to the case. There is NO continuity between the hot and ground. However, when powered, I also measure line voltage at the ground, so I assume there's some kind of inductive action going on. Lastly, when long ago the led lighted up, it continued to work. I replaced the blown fuse and the led turned off. None of this seemed to affect its operation.
My circuit tester indicates "hot and neutral reversed."
Hopefully this sheds some light on a confounding situation. Amir, you have my apology for putting you in danger. No one was more surprised than I.
I can see already some new marketing ahead. „Our products are treated with a special organic coating so even your cat can hear ( ;-) smell) the improvement in sound“I suspect that that kind of coupling (kitty whizz) would be more resistive in nature, rather than capacitive. Either or, it's still an unwanted electrical path.
I'm guessing it was conducive in order to short out the connector.I suspect that that kind of coupling (kitty whizz) would be more resistive in nature, rather than capacitive. Either or, it's still an unwanted electrical path.
Exactly what is this tech? Can you cite a paper from a peer-reviewed journal?Why does anyone care about a 20 year old power outlet, you can't buy it and ther is MUCH better tech available in outlets today. Check Synergisitc Research or Pangea. Best bang for the buck upgrade because it feeds everything downstream.
OK, I could but it would be better if you just search the net for it. For example the metal used in an outlet can impact its conductivity:Exactly what is this tech? Can you cite a paper from a peer-reviewed journal?
OK, I could but it would be better if you just search the net for it. For example the metal used in an outlet can impact its conductivity:
Sorry. The designer at Syngeristic research has no peers. Therefore peer review is not possible.Exactly what is this tech? Can you cite a paper from a peer-reviewed journal?
It's why stuff at work is PAT tested annually.It wasn't faulty when new. Failures occur in 20 years, and stuff can become dangerous. Consider this has internal surge arrestors (MOVs).
I see it all the time in older gear. It's up to the person using it to either be on top of the risks with vintage electronics, get an expert to test it, or walk away and take the risk with something new.
That's a good opportunity then.I believe Amir had a defective unit. The unit is relatively simple - it's just an isolation transformer on the inside. There is also a ground wire inside that is supposed to be attached to the case. I have the same unit and I don't have the grounding issue - in other words the ground is not live (I measured with a MM to be sure).
From what I recall, there are two versions of this unit. Have you confirmed you have the same version I tested?I believe Amir had a defective unit. The unit is relatively simple - it's just an isolation transformer on the inside. There is also a ground wire inside that is supposed to be attached to the case. I have the same unit and I don't have the grounding issue - in other words the ground is not live (I measured with a MM to be sure).