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What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
The odd thing is that once you toss it out, you will figure out that you need it for something. Lol 
What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
I am sick and tired of folks picking on @geoffkait. Please stop it now... 
What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
I suspect the same thing that @noromance posited. A rheostat.  
What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
Plug it into a cheap power strip (non-audiophile grade) connected to a lamp. See if it can act as a dimmer of the lamp.  
What is this odd little box I've been storing for years?
Do you know the preamp manufacturer? 
PM'ing other members
+1, Admin 
Forum error when posting on phone
I’ve seen the same on my iPhone. Try saving your post in your temporary phone cache (by selecting all and hitting copy) before clicking the “post your response” button.  
Cable Burn In
@n80. You speak about your cables of a recently-acquired, 15-y/o system being “burned in.”  Was the system actively used prior to your acquiring it or was it stored for awhile? 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
@geoffkait thanks for clarifying. I was really, really confused on that point. Good enough. Let’s put this thread to bed.  
Tube vendor recommendations?
Thanks for these suggestions.  
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Well, most, if not all, of the customers who prepaid for the CPT Deep Core product were customers who had previously purchased other CPT products and were happy CPT customers. CPT earned their customer loyalty over the years based upon those succe... 
What do people place on their platter for dust protection
I place an ancient Asian silk cloth over my turntable when not in use. The cloth is lightly scented with the finest oils from China that have remarkable antistatic properties. And they smell great to boot! I use special silk gloves to remove the c... 
DO CABLES REALLY MATTER?
The OP stated in his intro that a nicely priced cable that matches one’s system is a must. Why must the price of a cable ever need to factor into deciding whether the cable matches one’s system? And what’s the meaning of a cable “matching” one’s s... 
Help with Wadia 861
This seems like something that a decent electronics repair shop can help you with. Wadia is still in business, so a quick call to them might provide you with guidance.  
Help! Power question
Throwing more devices on the audio rig circuit likely won’t help things.