Next8 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Over the last week, I've experienced small static electricity shocks when playing albums. This happens for the most part when I touch the switch on my LP12 that partially mutes the sound output when I flip album sides. Zap. Today, listening to an album with my Quatro Wood CT speakers powered by the M5 mono blocks, I touched one of the M5 amps on the top of the casing and the amp turned off. Music continued playing from the other speaker/amp. Like I mentioned, this has become a newish occurrence. I have all the other components plugged into a Transparent Powerwave (line conditioning/surge). That may not matter in my case. I might be a static carrier all the sudden but how would a little static shock trip the M5? Anyway, just thought I'd post and see if anyone else has experienced this. Good Sunday afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Vandersteen Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Wintertime with the heat on in your home is a drying time. Low humidity and static electricity show up. At the winter CES show we used to spray water on the carpet repeatedly to allow us to play without pops in the system caused by static electricity. The protection circuit senses the static pulse mistaking it for a power transient and sends the amp into fault. Turn on the rear power switch and the Amp should reset. RV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Next8 Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Thanks Richard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew769 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Thank God for protection circuitry! I had this happen multiple times on my old Modwright KWA 150 Monoblocks, where they would shut off and need to be reset at the rear switch. I was not so lucky with another amp and a speed controller for my TT. Static is truly dangerous when it comes to electronics! I have gotten into the habit of first touching my sink in my living room bar area before touching the equipment after sitting for a while. I usually get a small pop when I tough the metal, and then I'm good to go to flip the record. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 hours ago, Drew769 said: I usually get a small pop Hey @Drew769 I suppose filling the tumbler while you’re at it makes sense since you’re up anyhow… 😎 If you’re doing a demo, then I suspect a couple of the fellows would be having the Long Island Iced Tea. How about a small humidifier? Or even hanging a wet towel in the room in winter. Especially of you are at altitude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruskie Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 @Drew769 +1 touching grounded metal. I touch one of my my equipment racks; although not grounded it is massive enough to neutralize me. @Holmz I live in Ft. Collins Colorado, high & dry for sure. I humidify the room with potted plants and wet towels in winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I think I may come up with an audiophile grade stone that you can ground yourself on when using equipment. Maybe Richard should put a pad on the exterior of his new preamp that is grounded. You just touch the power button and it automatically grounds you.... I rarely have those issues where I live now, but in our old place, it was a bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Hopefully it is a portable unit… as people often tell me aI am not very grounded (in reality). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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