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Re: EP500 Not working
MarkSJohnson #330705 12/08/10 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: MarkSJohnson
Dana, look at this situation very carefully.

You're having a conversation with Randy, and it's a known fact that his system has (had?) Poltergeists.

Now, you write:
"worked fine then. Damnest thing I've ever seen. Everytime I get a new toy, something breaks. Call it bad luck, I don't know. "

YOU may not know.

But _I_ do.

It's transference, my friend. I think I saw it on an episode of Buffy, so it must be true,

The PorterPlex Poltergeist has officially moved to YOUR system.

Be afraid.






Be very afraid.



Now that's funny! Thanks Mark I feel better actually, no wait...I forgot I'm still pissed! laugh


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Re: EP500 Not working
Dduval #330717 12/08/10 02:53 PM
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It's possible for devices with switch mode power supplies (which is just about everything these days) to cause huge voltage spikes between other devices when they are connected together. Enough to blow out an input or output circuit. When connecting receivers to amps the power should always be disconnected, not just in standby.


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ClubNeon #330730 12/08/10 05:17 PM
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Yup I now turn everything OFF to ensure no odd power surges. A pain when swapping out speakers and you are trying to do it quickly.


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Re: EP500 Not working
jakewash #330735 12/08/10 05:42 PM
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Ironically enough, it's probably safer to connect speakers while the receiver is in standby than the line-level interconnects.


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Re: EP500 Not working
ClubNeon #330736 12/08/10 05:50 PM
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Oops.


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Re: EP500 Not working
Ken.C #330738 12/08/10 06:09 PM
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Not saying that it'll happen every time, or with every piece of gear. But there can be potential between the grounds of equipment using switch-mode PS. If you connect the grounds (which in the case of RCA cables is also the signal path) at just the wrong time (depending on the phase of the power from the wall) there can be quite a bit of voltage differential between the two components. It will equalize quickly through the input/output circuit.

Another reason to like XLR connections: the chassis ground connects first before the sensitive signal connections are made.


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Re: EP500 Not working
ClubNeon #330797 12/09/10 12:20 AM
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Dana I am sorry the force is weak in you and you have moved to the dark side. Mark is right, I have had my share of mysterious subwoofer issues in the past.




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Re: EP500 Not working
SirQuack #330802 12/09/10 01:01 AM
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Nah,

I'm not worried, I don't believe in that crap. There's no way...
Oh NO! My TV just went out! Damn! There goes my PS3! OH GOD! NOOOOO....not my Wife's big rubber ***K!

Curse you Mark! You too Randy! laugh shocked cry


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Re: EP500 Not working
Dduval #330810 12/09/10 01:28 AM
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I'm just glad that Mark's curse has left Iowa, lol.


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Re: EP500 Not working
SirQuack #330828 12/09/10 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted By: sirquack
Dana I am sorry the force is weak in you and you have moved to the dark side. Mark is right, I have had my share of mysterious subwoofer issues in the past.


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