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[billybob]

Just now, jimjimbo said:

Did I miss it or did anyone ask what kind of a “power strip“ you are plugging into?

That was next question OP?

[jimjimbo]

3 minutes ago, billybob said:

That was next question OP?

I’m glad you agree…

[Limberpine]

16 minutes ago, billybob said:

This...

The sound I took is through the speaker. The Horn section. 

[billybob]

Just now, Limberpine said:

The sound I took is through the speaker. The Horn section. 

Alright.

[Limberpine]

8 minutes ago, jimjimbo said:

I’m glad you agree…

You didn't miss it. Here is a pic of the power strip. 

[billybob]

13 minutes ago, jimjimbo said:

Did I miss it or did anyone ask what kind of a “power strip“ you are plugging into?

How about it Limberpine?

[Limberpine]

You guys are rad by the way! I really appreciate your help!!!!!

[Limberpine]

Another pic of the power strip, nothing special.

[billybob]

Don't know if would work, but Mike just posted this on another thread just now. I will get the link.

Surge protector looks alright.

And you plugged 3 prong without adapter into wall and strip after fixing outlet?

 

 

[babadono]

All the equipment has 3 prong cords? And un balanced connections? Where does the third wire go on all the equipment? To the chassis and then to the shields of all the un balanced connections?

[Dave1290]

ONE thing at a time.  Try it.  

[billybob]

@mikebse2a3...posted this unit over on a thread just now:

 

https://emotiva.com/products/cmx-2

 

Do not know the unit...check it out.

@jimjimbo thanks... 

 

[babadono]

40 minutes ago, Limberpine said:

so the polarity was switched.

Neutral and hot were swapped? Those testers don't check for ground/neutral swapped. Was the green "ground light" on even when the wires were swapped?

[babadono]

5 minutes ago, Dave1290 said:

ONE thing at a time.  Try it.  

If you're talking to me I'll bow out.

[Limberpine]

13 minutes ago, billybob said:

And you plugged 3 prong without adapter into wall and strip after fixing outlet?

 

 

I did and still got the latest noise that I posted just a bit ago. 

[jimjimbo]

7 minutes ago, Dave1290 said:

ONE thing at a time.

 

Thank you. 

 

Unplug everything from that power strip other than what is absolutely needed and test.

[Dave1290]

@babadono    Noooooo, I mentioned before to start at the beginning of his set-up and take things one at a time.  You know me better than that!  hahaha  A shorted speaker wire or something else does weird stuff is all I was saying.     

 

[Limberpine]

7 minutes ago, babadono said:

Neutral and hot were swapped? Those testers don't check for ground/neutral swapped. Was the green "ground light" on even when the wires were swapped?

Yes, the tester said hot/neu reverse. 

 

The Ground light was not on on the power strip before. It now is. 

[Dave1290]

Jim, you got the ball.  You're the man.  

[Limberpine]

7 hours ago, Dave1290 said:

Try this just for giggles...  Make SURE your speakers are wired correctly.  Yea, yea I know ya know but check things out and make sure you're good.  NOTHING touching to short anything. 

I'm running a Prima Luna and using a Schiit Mani from my Linn table.  Sounds fantastic for $150. 

Double check the speaker wiring for phase and shorts.  Relax and check things out.  Don't stress.  It ain't rocket science.  Go right back to the basics with your set up.  Step at a time.  Start over if you have to and take your time. Cross your fingers too 

 

I double checked and re seated the speaker wires before turning everything on again. After re wiring connecting the wall outlet problem. 😁