prodj101 Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 something in my DJ practice system is a real shocker. Literaly! I'm guessing it's the Eico tube amp too. Picked it up from a garge sale for 10 bucks, and it doesn't have a grounded power cord. when it goes on, the mixer read outs peak out quickly, and than everything becomes electrified. And I mean everything, the mixer, both of the turntables, and the amp. This isn't a deadly shock, just enough to make you yelp kinda, but it still shouldn't be there! if any of you have any insight on this I would love to hear it. ------------------ -the forum prowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 Most of these vintage components have been idle for years. Usually best to check them for dried, leaky and shorted capacitors. Thus, pluging them up for straight away usage is not the ideal thing, the instant current can severly damage the various capacitors and other electronic parts. Also, better to bring them up slowly with variable current. You can try reversing the plug at the outlet, but I strongly advise checking the units entire electrical circuit, or having it checked by a qualified individual. You could also try the humorous method; "one hand in pockee, no shockee" Wes ------------------ KLIPSCH IS MUSICf> My Systems f>s>c> This message has been edited by ShapeShifter on 08-25-2002 at 07:00 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 25, 2002 Share Posted August 25, 2002 I can only suggest the utmost of caution. It is tough to diagnose anything by remote control. However, it seems that chassis ground is being pulled up to an A.C. line voltage, the high voltage output of the transformer, or B+. Certainly you owe it to yourself and all others using the equipment until it is fixed. Seriously, someone can get killed with a problem like this. You don't want that. Perhaps this is why you got a good price to begin with. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Well, please don't fry some perfectly good turntables!!! Who are your favorite DJ's? ------------------ Receiver: Sony STR-DE675 CD player: Sony CDP-CX300 Turntable: Technics SL-J3 with Audio-Technica TR485U Speakers: JBL HLS-610 Subwoofer: JBL 4648A-8 Sub amp: Parts Express 180 watt Center/surrounds: Teac 3-way bookshelfs Yes, it sucks, but better to come. KLIPSCH soon! My computer is better than my stereo! For JBL related subjects and more fun, click: http://www.audioheritage.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted August 27, 2002 Author Share Posted August 27, 2002 hey kenrat, I fav DJ's are DJ Abilites, A Track, and Swamp. how about u? ------------------ Tha System Front- SF-2 Rear- SF-1 Center- SC-1 RSW-15 for the sub Receiver- Cheap Pioneer Amp for stereo Listening- Home-made tube amp 100 watt monoblocks second to top of the line sony SACD- Technics Turntable, Pioneer Turntable, Gemini Turntable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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