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Is this safe?

Hello, all.

I have a Line Magnetic 515 cd player, which I enjoy.  It has two tubes (6kz8).  I had heard some users enjoy rolling the tubes, and so today I tried rolling in some Amperex tubes.  It didn't sound very good--bright and thin--and now I would like to go back to the Raytheon tubes that came with the unit.  So I powered it off and unplugged it.  But how long do i need to wait before I can open the unit up without a risk of shock?  Thanks!  Margot

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russ69
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Depends on the size of the capacitors and how they drain. If you open it up and can handle the tubes without getting near the caps or exposed wiring, I wouldn't worry about it. To be safe use one hand and the other hand in your pocket (or the electric equivalent). For the real answer, call Line Magnetic.

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curiousjim
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Seeing as you are talking about a CD player and not a power amplifier with large capacitors, as soon as they are cool enough to touch would be my answer. I’ve done tube rolling with my preamp and never been zapped.

All the best.

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curiousjim
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Seeing as you are talking about a CD player and not a power amplifier with large capacitors, as soon as they are cool enough to touch would be my answer. I’ve done tube rolling with my preamp and never been zapped.

All the best.

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