[LunaticPandora]

When I have power outages, I get an electric shock through my HD-650s which are plugged into my computer going through a decent, but low-end pre-amp. The shocks are painful and I was seeing flashes of white light in the room for a few minutes (maybe it was my monitor, even though it was turned off...)

I also have the CXA81 and a Schiit Audio Valhalla 2 (which connects to my computer via bluetooth) but I never used them during a power outage.

Am I safer connecting to my Schiit/CXA81?

How do I prevent this from happening in general? Is ESD involved? Could this be a sign that the HD-650s are damaged?

Everything is carpeted here and there is often some static. But I'm not sure getting rid of that would prevent the vicious shock I get during outages.

 

[silentraindrop]

Backup UPS + a good surge protector could be a quick solution. Keeps your computer/equipment from losing power during outage enough to shutdown normally.

 

[LunaticPandora]

Backup UPS + a good surge protector could be a quick solution. Keeps your computer/equipment from losing power during outage enough to shutdown normally.

Sounds dangerous to chain surge protectors.

 

[silentraindrop]

My house rarely lose power so I don't use one, but APC is a well known company and a good place to start.

 

[LunaticPandora]

My PC uses an 850V power supply, so would I need an 850AV UPS?

 

[silentraindrop]

Your PC won't be drawing max 850W all the time, so you can go lower, but go as high as your budget allows. Also follow manufacturer's recommendation on replacing the unit after couple years.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Bad day to give up drugs?