Help me solve static electricity problem

Rwwear, Timrhu and Al,

Thanks *so* much for all the very practical and helpful suggestions. I'll post later this week to let people know how it goes. I really appreciate the tips!

A sure thing is to keep a dryer sheet nearby and rub it with your hand before touching the equipment. I prefer the non-scented sheets.

Try wearing different shoes. I notice that when I wear my street shoes, shocks are generated routinely. But when wearing my slippers no shocks are generated.

Both have rubber soles.

-IMO

Could I ask when does this starts to happen? I suspect there is AC leakage from your preamp? Regards

Your equipment is not defective.

I live in Arizona and have the same problem and have read of others having the same problem. You just have to find a way to discharge your static electricity before touching your gear.

I rap a knuckle against a metal post on my equipment rack. Since our knuckles are less sensitive than our fingertips this eliminates the little sting you get when you touch a fingertip.