bob_bundus
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| Stray current through my audio rack??? attach a basic #18awg stranded grounding wire, connecting the rack to a nearby AC outlet ground. Attach the grounding end of the wire to outlet cover-mounting center screw. Use a hose clamp to secure the other bared end to your rack post. This sho... | |
| Naim amps?? tom welcome to the club; we're all off the deep end :-) | |
| How one would determine polarity of Altec 808-8G ? Apparently this Altec speaker (I am not familiar with) is very sensitive to applied DC voltage so proceed cautionsly.A safe approach involves use an ohmmeter set on the low [R X 1] scale, which was a nominal 1.5 vdc output. The output impedance of... | |
| Wood blocks underneath components?? snake oil? The unignorable manifestation of this phenomena, using woods used as tuning devices, became highly apparent to me when I replaced my equipment rack. The very same rig, when placed on my new rack, sounds very different (and not in a good way) than ... | |
| 10a 250v power cord in us 10A at 250V is the same power as 20A at 125V; if your connectors are compatible then it seems that you are safe to use the cable | |
| Help with getting best sound from room hang some deco hook rugs on your walls & perhaps a thinner cloth artwork on the wall behind the listening position. You don't mention the floor; if not carpeted then at least place some rugs strategically. Marigo tuning dots are great on glass... | |
| Accuphase C-200 lamps bulbs source? Jeff have you been inside the preamp: do you have a number on the bulb? It can likely be crossreferenced from there. Axxis may sell them to you directly if requested? | |
| What is My System Worth? To determine your market, you might try an auction with a reserve price or minimum price | |
| Phase Linear 3500 go with the NAD. Long ago I had a Phase 4000 pre; noisy, but I liked it until I learned to do better. | |
| How should I build a system around my speakers? Hi James: for economy you might go with an integrated amp vs. separates. Sorry although I have no specific component rec's: NAD has an economy product line that's actually pretty decent & they have been around for quite awhile. They also make ... | |
| Bologna OR Baloney How does this work? Please fee I didn't believe in elevating cables until just recently; I'm completely amazed now that I've tried it. A knowledable friend suggested this idea for improved sound, so I elevated a Purist Dominus fluid AC cord which he loaned me for audition. I re... | |
| Springs for homemade isolation stand Darren a simple & proven solution is bubble wrap. Get the pink / red colored antistatic type (for longevity) place a sheet flat between the entire slab and your rack top. The sealed bubbles act as isolating springs & can hold the weight be... | |
| Isolation platform under US 500 for CDP Zoethecus Z-slab is another worthwhile contender | |
| Tivoli Radio??? We have a portable 4-band Sangean CC Radio (AM FM TV Weather) which sounds very good playing through it's own speaker, & has a multitude of options including an emergency weather alert function. It always travels along on boating excursions et... | |
| Are extended warranties necessary on plasmas? I personally know a CC serviceman who works on these TV's evey day... he advises that the extended warranty on these units makes a lot of sense; these things fail constantly and are typically very expensive to repair. Most of the customers he deal... |