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jumper pins for xlrs
try to spin some small solid conductor wire around the pins to connect them temporarily, something similar to wire-wrap 
60 watt Rogue Tubes for Vandersteen 3A Signatures
I'd want more power than that for Vandy's; just sayin' 
info about 1970's leslie stereo speakers
the Leslie speaker is for electronic organs. At a relatively low power of 50 watts per, you apparently have some residential home type units.The motorized spinning horn produces a doppler shift which sounds much like a warble tremelo effect, effec... 
Why do Audiophiles feel the need...
Marc no; it's not just you. And this phenomenon (opining in ignorance) is hardly limited to the fundamental hardware per se. Some examples..."I have never experimented with upgrade AC cords, interconnects, speaker cables, line conditioning, dedica... 
HELP SUGGESTIONS FOR A BETTER SOUND
I seriously doubt that changing interconnects or speaker cables will make much of an improvementI seriously doubt that changing cabling would NOT make a significant difference!Hi Jim: THE way to build a rig is to first settle on speakers that you ... 
tuners, the red headed stepchild?
yeah lizzy don't sugar coat it 
Power Conditioner for Video under $500?
have the electrician move the motor driven appliances and lighting breakers on the other leg of the breaker boxthis is a very unwise suggestion as it would completely unbalance your transformer's loading as well as increase IR voltage drop of the ... 
Speaker Cable for Accuphase and Final 1000i's
MIT works great with my Accuphase: MH750 Magnum biwire is what I have now. Member Joeabrams is THE MIT guy you need to talk to regarding your specific needs & budget. Check these listings Audiogon adsthen look here http://www.equusaudio.com/ 
Are tone controls worth a second look ?
Certainly properly designed and implemented tonal controls, filters, even a loudness button and phase inversion are highly desirable. However a compromised implementation is just as undesirable. The upscale equipment presents these as enhancements... 
Power cords and/or conditioners for Belles amp?
I recall reading a very positive Stereophile review of the Belles, as auditioned in combo with silver based interconnects & speaker cabling. I tried both the 150A Hotrod and the 350A, but the synergy was just not happening with my rig so it wa... 
Who knows about my speakers
try thishttp://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=Status+XS+7E&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=Status+XS+7E&fp=baa94940edcea411 
Which is the best cd player under $10k?
...wow this is tough... you could ask the same question about women and get a million equally different different responseseither a current or recent offering which has a warm sound, wonderful imagining, large stage, nice details, & beautiful ... 
Need fan for Salamder Rack
Greetings LucI wanted to somewhat clarify my previous post regarding thermostat control of cooling fans. You need to be aware of the specific type of thermostat you need to control fan startup. I had mentioned using a line voltage heating thermost... 
Power Conditioner for Video under $500?
Chang Lightspeed CLS3200 6-outlet model includes AC line transient protection.right here on Audiogon here's one selling (from another member) for $200. List price $350 new. I have one at home but sorry not for sale presently. CLS3200 
Why are my mosfet fuses blowing?
The way you've written this I'm assuming that initially you had no problems at higher output levels but now the B+ rail fuses are failing? Both channels doing this? You might have the amp bench tested by a tech. Have it run at rated power into dum...