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    What does this capacitor do? Is it the "death cap"?

    I don't understand the purpose of th c13 and c14 in the schematic here: http://circlotron.tripod.com/a30e.pdf

    Seems to connect the chassis to the mains with capacitors, is that right if so, why? Thanks

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    Here is another example of this, what is it for? Klausmobile Mammoth I - An Atma-Sphere (r) Inspired OTL Amplifier

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    Keeps noise from the power lines out of your system.
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    heres a good thread, including essential Enzo content, on the "death cap"
    Replace Death Cap with Safety Cap?
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    Thanks you guys.

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