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Monster Cable interconnects too tight
Eldartford, there's no doubt your right about elimination of the connector. Would be a good move if it were not so difficult to implement. 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
Armstrod, I was teasing you, I do this all the time at Audiogon to amuse myself. I admit I have not tested automatic transmission fluid. For all I know it and WD 40 work as well as Caig Pro Gold, but my fear is applying an untested substance to an... 
Mood lighting
Cdc, my lighting is adjustable according to need. Low voltage halogen lamps are controlled by 8 separate switches, each providing a different look.My fixtures are Lightolier but there are similar products from Halo and even Home Depot depending on... 
What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use?
Crazier still Rwwear, I believe I can hear differences between tubes and transistors, digital and analog and even power cords and fuses ! As for drugs, I admit I'm taking Lipitor as a cholesterol reduction aid. 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
Albertporter...What is "microarcing"?Type it into Google, I got over 10,000 hits. Must be a lot of others that have heard of it. There are references to low voltages and high voltages in applications from audio to radio. If after looking over some... 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
I meant to respond to your comment about tubes:However, at the rate which tube enthusiasts "roll" them there should be no concern about corrosion building up.You make it sound as if this is a ongoing thing. Once the ideal combination is found ther... 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
Eldartford, I own quite a few tubes with gold pins, including some by Mullard, Telefunken and Amperex and they respond well to pin cleaning as well as contact treatment.Caig and similar product prevents micro arcing which is a side benefit as well... 
What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use?
Jea48. Yes, I've experimented with each of those and I agree with your findings, metal wall plates do not perform well in my system either. I tried several brands, including both magnetic and non magnetic, stainless steel types.My favorite is the ... 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
Well Armstrod, did you follow your own advice? Did your cables install themselves automatically? If not, it was not genuine automatic transmission fluid.As for exactly the same as WD 40 or automatic transmission fluid, why do you think that, or ar... 
Meet The Beatles
I have the album but cannot find any reference as to who wrote the notes. 
Which CD/r are best for audio recording?
I agree with Nsgarch and Mitsui gold, I use them to back up all my digital images. I order from Media Supply. They have great customer service and $97.00 per 100.Media Supply 
Where do you buy "NEW/Current" LPs?
Here are a few I shop at, dont forget Ebay too.http://www.gemm.com/http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/520022/ref=ed_ln3_h_1_1_8/026-8324511-8928418http://www.sonicrec.com/search.asphttp://eil.com/http://www.audiophileusa.com/http://ww... 
Monster Cable interconnects too tight
If I were going to treat it, it would be Caig Pro Gold. It would serve the same lube qualities and improve the connection.Caig home pageWhere you can read about the product. 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
I heard the Bösendorfer line of speakers at Stereophile NYC last year and liked what I heard. Show conditions are not conducive for making accurate judgements but anything that "passes" under show conditions has have something going for it. 
The song you just cant stop playing???
Leedistad, that hippo looks cool with the shades and Santa cap.