Phono Question

candyliquor35m
candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
edited May 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Would playing/installing/setting my turntable directly on top of a high power amp (375 wpc) such as a carver tfm-45 be a problem because of all the static electricity the turntable can generate?

Can I ground the turntable to the amp chassis?

Thanks
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  • dhec27@pbtcomm
    dhec27@pbtcomm Posts: 18
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by candyliquor35m
    Would playing/installing/setting my turntable directly on top of a high power amp (375 wpc) such as a carver tfm-45 be a problem because of all the static electricity the turntable can generate?

    Can I ground the turntable to the amp chassis?

    Thanks

    I don't think I would set anything on top of my amp. My integrated amp is approx. 140 wpc and it gets hot enough to fry an egg when I'm running it in Class A mode. As far as the static is concerned I doubt it would be a problem, but that's just my opinion.

    I no longer have my turntable connected, but I believe there is a connection on my amp for the turntable ground.
    2-Channel
    Amp: Parasound A21
    Preamp: Parasound P3
    Polk LSi9s
    Polk SDA-Compacts (on standby)
    Sub: Polk PSW404
    CD: Sony
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2005
    I wouldn't, due to the heat trap.

    If static is that bad, on your TT, I would look into some tweaks to reduce the static. Static adds to the pops on your lps if not controlled. Try different mats, cleaning cloths, or for $40 bucks you can buy a Zerostat type device to zap your system. They work great.

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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2005
    I have a 20 year old zerostat gun and will try it. My carver amps all stay completely cool so heat won't be a problem. Thanks.
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  • dhec27@pbtcomm
    dhec27@pbtcomm Posts: 18
    edited May 2005
    Ok...now I'm really interested. What are the stats on your amps? Cool at that wattage?
    2-Channel
    Amp: Parasound A21
    Preamp: Parasound P3
    Polk LSi9s
    Polk SDA-Compacts (on standby)
    Sub: Polk PSW404
    CD: Sony
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited May 2005
    I used to run the carver tfm-45 fairly consistently with the volume at 3/4 on my preamp but I had the preamp digital attenuator set to -10 dB so I don't know what that translates to. Some others may chime in here but my carvers virtually generate no heat no matter how hard I push them.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2005
    when i crank it my carver gets hot, otherwise its just slightly warm.
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