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After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?
Sorry for the late arrival  I also am thinking Integrated for my 2 channel listening. am considering Hegel M120 & Rogue Audio Pharaoh on the preowned market not very much exposure to Integrated other than a Luxman integrated, back in the e... 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Jethro Tull in the 70'sMy fault our seats were on the back side of the stage. We saw Ian's back for the whole concert! 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
Sounds like this dealer is collecting a restocking fee, up front. 
Fuses and confusion
At one time I was involved with electronics repair and from my experience I can tell you that warranties can very from one manufacturer to another. If your device is still covered by a warranty and you see a label or seal over a screw that must be... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
It appears as if your Electrician is not familiar with mission critical installations.I wonder if he would have laughed if you told him you were going to be running a computer that required a 99999  reliability rating.There are many electricians o... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
In the old days there were 3 main ground sources that could be available in residential construction. I is not uncommon to use more than one should any source go open.1. electrical panel ground which is most likely a metal cold water pipe comming ... 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
Also make sure the U.P.S.power cord / outlet are "twist lock". 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
I would ask if a 20amp dedicated circuit is enough? What is the total current draw of all your devices? How about a quality, properly sized U.P.S.? The correct U.P.S. will provide protection from Spikes, Sags in voltage, and filtering there by pro... 
power cord directionality
So let me understand. are you saying vibration can have a negative effect  on how electrons flow? If you shake/vibrate any wire enough, it is possible to change the position of an electron?In my opinion vibration can have an adverse effect on a co... 
power cord directionality
Sorry, I thought the topic on this thread was related to "power cords"not to be confused with "signal"In a perfect world you should never hear power or its side effects.You want the signal to be clean. 
power cord directionality
When we talk about A.C. power or POWER Cords, there is no Physical science that specifies "polarity"Polarity on A.C. power is mainly for safety. In the off position the device can be safely serviced because there is zero power after the power swit...