If it really works, I guess we can't call it snake oil any more.
The effect of my dog on sound quality
So, just a few hours ago I did some cable swapping and power conditioning experimentation with the little PLC power conditioner and a Wiremold power strip. Everything just snapped into place - the proverbial veil had been lifted. I happily made a quick run to the store to pick up some snacks and beverages. Came back and put on another record, and.....some static in the right channel. Did a stylus cleaning and checked all the connections to discover that during my trip to the store my dog had peed into the power strip!!! Thank god nothing was damaged (including my dog).
I took the power cords out and cleaned the prongs with contact cleaner. Hopefully that will be enough to save them from damage. But there is quite a bit of urine in the power strip. Is it time to buy a new one? Should I let it dry and try it? If it sounds better, have I discovered an unknown tweak? :) Seriously, though, is there any danger in using the power strip after it dries out?
Cheers,
Scott
I took the power cords out and cleaned the prongs with contact cleaner. Hopefully that will be enough to save them from damage. But there is quite a bit of urine in the power strip. Is it time to buy a new one? Should I let it dry and try it? If it sounds better, have I discovered an unknown tweak? :) Seriously, though, is there any danger in using the power strip after it dries out?
Cheers,
Scott
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Well, I have been auditioning integrated amps. He has never been so adamant about his opinion of my stereo before, so maybe he prefers separates. Luckily, he's a smaller dog, so he can't raise his leg high enough to pee on the offending amp. The jackets of two power cords got doused, so I'm a bit worried about corrosion there, too. I guess this is a good excuse to explore some new cables...(like I need one!). Scott |
I'm really surprised that at minimum the main panel breaker didn't trip. I have noticed at least with the dogs I have owned; once they go in a particular spot, they have a tendency to repeat this trait in the same spot. You may consider relocating it away from Fido. You wouldn't want Fido to become a ground path for your audio system. |
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Before you purchase anymore HiFi gear you should get one of these first! https://www.amazon.com/Hydrant-Garden-Indoor-Outdoor-Statue/dp/B00R49BXG0 |
You might try 'beheading' a fake hydrant pair and use them for speaker stands...cheap distraction... If you want to delve into serious pet psych, leave a cd/album out that you can't stand next to one that you like. Let Killer clue you into which he prefers. Small dogs seem to like 'metal muzic'...Anthrax, that sort of thing...bass lines that'll loosen nails....;) |
I think you guys have missed the dog's intent, especially if he is a terrier ! Pissing on something Daddy owns mean's he likes it and he wants you to know that he has claimed it for HIS own. IT might be the music. My Scotties like rock - the louder the better. (They are bat-$hit crazy anyway). My son's flame-tipped Siamese cat loves classical, (especially Mozart, Vivaldi and Tellemann). She is the only quadrupedal critter allowed in the music room these days ! |
