[Harp-L] those nasty amps with no power transformer

[Joel Fritz <jfritz666@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have one of those amps that's built like an AC/DC radio without the 
radio circuits.  I know there's a serious risk of electrocution with 
them.  I was talking to an amp tech the other day and he said "Use an 
isolation transformer and you won't have a problem."  It hadn't occurred 
to me, but I know that's standard procedure for working on AC/DC radios 
to avoid shock.

Is this the answer to the safety problem?  All of these amps have a 
great nasty sound that's ideal for recording.  Small isolation 
transformers aren't that expensive.
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