Be Careful!

Definitely worth noting. Static can kill gear. I ran a length of lamp cord to the ground connection on a power regulator. I try to remember to touch the end of it before touching any equipment. The spark only hurts a little.

How did that happen? RCA Jack or the body did you touched? 

I bought a 3 inch square anti-static mat that connects to the ground on the wall outlet.  It is amazing how much static you can build up just getting off the couch.  Best 15.00I ever spent.

I touched the faceplate on my preamp which shocked the Schitt digital out of me, sent a bang out of the right speaker and put the amp in protective shutdown.

Something we as audiophiles deal with every winter.  This is a first for me.  I usually defuse myself on my record clamp and rub anti static sheets on my hands.  I did neither.  Sobered me up for sure!