Fancy Audio Electrical Outlet Causing Problems?

At last a clue!!! You said the other outlet was un-grounded.

Was the new and improved outlet a grounded outlet? (probably)

Did the Electrician ground this outlet from a source that was not present before?

Have you added in a new ground source from somewhere?

Have you tried lifting the ground on the new outlet?

Institutions aren't as bad as you think. I'd really consider using dedicated power, It's quite the tweak.

I sold both of my power conditioners after adding 6 circuits to my gear

Ask Albert how many dedicated circuits he uses, I DARE YOU!!!!!! :^)

What did we do before dedicated circuits, line conditioners, and after-market power cords? Just enjoy the music?

Yeah, but then we found that dedicated circuits not only eliminated the lights in the room dimming (Good reason to give wife)when the amp turned on, but improved the sound as well. My Hubbels from Fatwyre.com worked well and still do after several years, for what it's worth.

I was just about ready to install dedicated circuits myself. Then I read your tale of woe. I think I'll wait awhile now.

You have my sympathy. I am convinced that Tim Taylor wired my house. I'm kind of afraid of the can of worms that will be opened up when I rewire. You know you're in trouble when the electrician giving the estimate is shaking his head and whistling.

Did you buy a Acme outlet? I just took one out of my system after 6 weeks. It killed my sound...now I'm using a Hubbell 5362-I and I'm very happy.