Ungrounding an Amp--Any Danger?


My integrated amp, a Creek A50i, has a bit of humming. I was about to experiment with removing the ground from my power cord when I saw the sign on the back of the amp that said "This apparatus must be earthed."

Is there any danger (to me or the amp)associated with removing a ground? I will gladly put up with a bit of hum if it means not getting shocked or frying my equipment.
socprof

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Thanks for the warnings. I am recalling a story I heard some years ago about one of the former members of the Yard Birds. He electrocuted himself while tuning his electric guitar. I assume his guitar amp wasn't properly grounded.

The hum is definately in my amp since it remains when I disconnect my CDP. Since it's an integrated, there are not separate power plugs for the preamp and amp. Besides, the preamp is passive.

I have seen several products designed to block RFI and EMI, like the Stillpoints ERS cloth ($20 at Music Direct). Would these products be of any help? If not, the hum is minor enough that I can live with it.