Lifting grounds in the system.

All of the above should have the "cheater" plug if you ask for it correctly. What you want is a three prong to two prong adapter plug. The Radio Shack part number is as follows: 61-2720. Cost is less than $2.00 for a package of 2 plugs.

ACE hardware has them for 69 cents. I sold a pair of Aural Symphonics power cords with the ground pin cut to another Agon member "Yaz" and I saw yesterday he has them up for sale for $40 each. They are good cords for the $$ and have the pin removed already

Feel compelled to mention that lifting or disconnecting the grounding conductor (3rd pin) for an audio/HT system (or anything else for that matter) is, potentially, a very dangerous proposition. Instead of lifting the entire system, I'd like to suggest trying to connect all your equipment to a "common ground point". Methods for this type of scheme can be found in numerous places on the web. It's not the most simple thing to design and execute but when done correctly, will greatly reduce AC "noise" without compromising safety. For additional protection, have a qualified electrician replace the circuit breaker(s) on the branch circuit supplying your gear with what are called GFIC (ground fault interrupt circuit) breakers. Happy listening.