Mytek Brooklyn - A dangerous pre!


So I ran into a weird issue with my Brooklyn DAC. 

I'm in heavily air conditioned environment with a carpet. If I accidentally spark the volume knob, the remote control setting goes nuts. If I attempt to change the volume via the remote the Mytek will automatically go to maximum possible volume! Good thing my tweets can take power. :) 

The only way to fix it after this is to unplug the power, wait 30 seconds, and reset the remote settings. 

Really not an ideal situation. 
erik_squires
Look online for a grounding pad. I found a 4” by 6” inch grounding pad which connects to the screw on the outlet cover.  I touch the pad first (you should see the sparks fly!) which is on top of my rack, then the preamp. Works like a charm.  
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82% humidity in Carlsbad this AM
you could always move !!!!!
static ground pads work somewhat....
I always touch my metal equipment rack. It does the job of grounding. I also use a PS Audio line conditioner. It keeps things like stray voltages at bay. Joe
There is more to fear than "not being grounded."I recently read a thread to where an individual paid for a Mytek and has not received it even after 2 months have elapsed. No response via email or letter. That was enough to make me turn around and never look back.. There is no excuse for that to happen outside of pure neglect.. And to be truthful i was still somewhat ambivalent about buying either the Mytelk or Callia, (well maybe the Hugo 2 as well). That info made it an easy choice, the next day i brought the Callia and i am now tracking its progress to my home, I do not regret it "AT ALL."