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Default My stereo chassis live?


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I have a stereo separates, Cambridge Audio, which were bought brand new
last year, and I get "tickling" when I touch any metal part of the
turntable. I have the project debut III, the CA 340 A SE (amp), 340 T
(tuner), 340 C (cd) and 540 PP (phono preamp). All stereo comp are plugged
in earthed receptacles. The earth is ok. I have personally changed all
receptacles, switches, circuit breakers etc, 6 years ago. The preamp and
phono are supplied with walwarts (low voltage). I have no sound problems,
all is well except this phantom voltage. BTW, my stereo is plugged in a
receptacle that has a dedicated pigtail (?) with its own 16 A circuit
breaker (230 V).

TIA,


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Tzortzakakis Dimitrios
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Sometimes a brushed aluminum surface will tickle like an electrical charge
when none is present. Old Marantz receivers are somewhat noted for this.

Do these pieces have brushed metal?

Yes, but that was not my case. When I touched the screw of the turntable,
that connects to its earthing cable, I got "tickling". After some search, I
found out my power strip's earthing "clamps" (the things that make contact
to earth metal strips on the plug) were loose. I pulled them with a
screwdriver, and I think the problem is solved (also poor earth contact).


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Tzortzakakis Dimitrios
major in electrical engineering
mechanized infantry reservist
hordad AT otenet DOT gr