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Anyone have this happen to them?

I always leave my components on. I have noticed that quite a bit of static electricity exists in my listening room/living room. I went to my preamp and switched from the CD input to the tuner input. The volume was set at a very low level. I was wearing my socks which does not help the static electricity situation. A horrible loud sound came out of my speakers. It sounded like bad radio frequency. I immediately turned the volume down to zero. I then switched to the CD input and checked to see if any damage had occured to the system (None, Thank God).

Both the CD and the Tuner input are balanced inputs and I have shielded balanced interconnects for both components. I have a seperate power circuit that has a Monster Cable HTS 2000 plugged into it. The tuner has a simple non powered Magnum Dynalab ribbon antenna plugged into it.

Any ideas of what happened? I have been listening to the system with no issues since this occured a few hours ago. Any ideas on how to lessen the chance of this occuring again? I would appreciate any feedback.

Thank you,
Drew
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sean
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Either install a metal plate on your rack that is grounded or ground an existing piece of metal. Run the ground wire directly back to the outlet, not to a component that is grounded. You then touch this before touching anything in your system. I've actually seen a guy use a doorknob as a ground point with another guy used a "grab handle" from a cabinet or drawer.

You might also want to think about running a humidifier for a while each day. Not only will this miminize static build up, it can also help out your health and sinuses. It works even better if you fill the tank with high proof Vodka and breath deeply while standing over the humidifer : ) Sean
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