[sdiy] Star ground?

[Samppa Tolvanen]

On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 9:27 AM, David G. Dixon <dixon at interchange.ubc.ca> wrote:
> I have questions about "star ground".  Isn't it all pretty much moot as soon
> as one connects a patch cord between two modules?  Also, presuming that
> panels and jacks are grounded together, wouldn't all modules bolted to the
> same metal bracket be grounded together?  Finally, wouldn't this also create
> ground loops with every patch cord?
>

Yes,

It's not considered a problem until HUMM is perceived.That's why You
can "upgrade" Your home stereo to teh MAX without balanced
connections.. just change that pre-amp OPAMP and You'll KNOW the
difference.

Samppa