carlsbad2
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| Mogami Power Cable As I mentioned, both of the other cables mentioned by the OP are shielded. In addition to what Erik said, I'll add that I don't trust this guy much. I'd double check everything he says, especially whether a ground wire is required. His graphic... | |
| A persistent hummmm... Has the amp ever been quiet or did it have this hum from the first time you used it? I’ve had hum from tube amps associated with noisy tubes. Atmasphere already confirmed you swapped the input tubes whch are more likely to be the problem. I’ve ha... | |
| Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion. @horstmann I didn't mention low mass since most here don't consider that. Since you do I'll share that I make my own low mass binding posts by pressing an OFC copper tube through the center of a bored out 3/8" threaded nylon rod. Perfect match f... | |
| on the cheap I have an allo usbridge signature streamer in my secondary system and it is very good for $249. You can often find people upgradeing and selling cheap. I had a node too and it was an OK streamer and poor dac. you are paying extra to get a poor D... | |
| Mogami Power Cable You can't use signal cable. Beware as anyone can make and post a youtube video. I googled the other 2 cables you mentioned and they look nice. they are the metric equivalent of 10awg so are good for an amp and are well shielded. (the shield is... | |
| Source suggestions for small spades Based on your inability to properly measure the post, you need to find a friend with a set of calipers and maybe some DIY skills to share. It isn't hard to learn but maybe you need a little help. You need to fit the lug to the terminal. A too-b... | |
| Building your music digital music collection It'll keep you off the street. | |
| Long USB cable recommendation No use spending a lot of money on a cable coming from a laptop. any of the audioquest that have silver coated conductors would be my choice. I think the least expensive is the Forest. A long usb is much better than wireless. Jerry | |
| Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion. I use one-piece BFA style banana plugs (not really banana plug but fit into the same female connection). They fit tight, stay tight, and are one piece. Tranditional banana plugs are a challenge because they have to be either gold coated steel (t... | |
| Value of a preamp? It can't add anything but can color the sound in a manner that some find positive. Jerry | |
| question of soundstage Soundstage is a test you should use to evaluate an amp. Cayin is not a high end tube amp and it isn't surprising for it to be outperformed. My guess is that it is PC board based rather than point to point. but that is speculation. I'm not kno... | |
| Is it time for new breakers? @erik_squires great advice. My career moved up thought power plant engineering and I still touch most everything I monitor to check for unusual temperature or vibration. But you do have to know what to expect. Don't tough a 500 degree pipe for ... | |
| How long does Class A have? I think Class A audio is likely way down the list. OTOH, they could make sweeping legislation about stereo in general but they are going after gas users first like kitchen stoves and hot water heaters and of course cars. Political agendas are cyc... | |
| Is it time for new breakers? @erik_squires And I forgot to second how good your advice is to replace the FPE breakers. One neighbor did thermography and had half a dozen hot spots. Hot spots can runaway like a redplated tube. Heat raises the resistance which makes more heat... | |
| Is it time for new breakers? My house was built in 86 and had Federal Pacific which I replaced in the 90s. The new arc fault breakers are $40 each. Old style is $8. When I replaced my panel I remeber the new panel (200amp) was about $150 and the breakers $4 each. I did it mys... |