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Audio Research DS Series Amplifier owners. Turn on "twang" from transformer?
Thanks,I have planar speakers, so it's not possible to check drivers.  After two seconds or so, it's practically silent. I'd doesn't appear to be sending sound to the speakers and sounds contained to the transformer. Probably normal.  Just interes... 
Audio Research DS 450 amp......thoughts
I just got one of the last factory fresh DS450's. It replaced my HD220. (Long story) Anyhow, im using the stock arc power cord from hd220 is it was already there sitting on the rack and the new power cord seems identical 12 gauge 20amp. I also use... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
hello,As per my manual:A.C. POWER CONNECTIONS: It is important that the HD220 be connected via its supplied 20 amp IEC 12-gauge power cord to a secure, dedicated A.C. power receptacle. Never connect to convenience power receptacles on other equipm... 
Furutech GTX-D Gold vs. Rhodium
what did you wind up going with Mikey8811? 
Rhodium vs Gold AC connectors
I have the silver wattgate wpo's. I have the gold fi-11 on my power conditioner captive diy cable. Chris vh recommends the gtx-d(g) as an upgrade with positive gains. Mostly due to the base metal improvement. I'm nervous about it not working out, ... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Stevecham You're right. I did plug the preamp into the other circuit and had no improvement, albeit, I did use an extension cord, which did muddy the sound. But the experiment did prove that it's nothing to be worried about. My system sounds terri... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Incandescent. Usually off when I listen. 
How to Integrate a preamp with a surround system ?
Connect the front outputs to an unused input of the preamp or use the pass through function of the pre amp has one. If no pass through, then select a volume point that you will use for unity gain, make note of that position or vole number ( you wi... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
;-) sounds good to me! 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Thanks guys- I have an LS-17 and HD220 plugged into a 20 amp line, unfortunately, this line is shared with my kitchen. This line also has the high hat lighting on it. The source equipment, is plugged into the conditioner, which is on different 15 ... 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Hello All!First time posting here. I just bought my 5400 last night and it replaced my SCD-C5555es, which was my love for almost a decade. I decided that after a decade of service, it was time to move on to something, so I went out and got it's yo...