cleeds

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Why are my woofers pumping?
I agree with @atmasphere that cartridge compliance is almost certainly too high, although placing the turntable too close to your woofers may exacerbate the problem. Short of replacing the cartridge and/or counterweight, you might also see if you ... 
Electrical - Romex Wiring and Other Recommended Enhancements
dimora12/2 is sufficient for a 20 Amp circuit; 10/2 can handle a 30 amp circuit. 14/2 is only good for a 15A circuit. Not necessarily. It depends, in part, on the length of the run from panel to receptacle. If in the US, check NEC.  
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
acepilot71m@geoffkait do I know you? I did not give you right to talk to me so do not!Sorry, this is  public forum. No one here needs permission from you to post, or to respond to your posts.  
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
kosst_amojanWhat planet are you from? I'm from earth. That may be a different planet than yours.I guess I’m biased ...Big time!I'm not like you who cobbles together whatever hocus-pocus I can find with no expectations ...Pardon me, but your bias... 
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
kosst_amojanAnother flaky digital cable thread....  They make NO difference. So long as the cable supports the ethernet configuration, it makes NO difference. This stuff is obvious. I can't believe people come here and debate this stuff in a ... 
Next step: tube preamp or analog?
It isn't clear what your objective is. When you suggest "analog," to what do you refer? LP? Reel-to-reel? Cassette? FM?  
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
amg56Those that like to waste their money on expensive un-industrial/ un-scientifically proven trinkets like fuses and goo are welcome to waste their money. But DON'T pollute the Audiophile forums trying to sell the stuff to others until the ... 
AC Power cable for ARC Ref 5 se.
folkfreak... the real reason for using a 20A plug is to prevent someone plugging something that draws 20A into a 15A standard receptacle and overloading the circuit. There's nothing in the design of a 15A plug that makes it unsafe carrying 20A... 
AC Power cable for ARC Ref 5 se.
d2girls... do 20ampre power cords use a special type of plug to connect to your mains?Yes, 20A cords require a 20A plug rather than the more common 15A plug. You can Google it for a photo. Does that mean that the new ref ARC amps are not useable ... 
Low AC Line Voltage
elizabeth116 is not a problem. 123 is kind of high.Actually, in much of the US, 123VAC is nominal voltage. 116VAC would be at the very low end of spec.I think it means that there is not much ’load’ on your local transformer with it at 123 volts.I... 
Nakamichi Cassette Decks
ghosthouseAny leads on a good repair/maintenance service for Nak decks?Soundsmith. Willy Hermann.  
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
gdhalI’d imagine you might consider extending an apology to me for using the word "fraud" numerous times. What we have is a simple disagreement as to how any kind of testing would be performed. No right or wrong per se, just a difference of opinio... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
gdhal I see/hear nothing wrong with the "blinded" Amy > Bob > Amy > Bob test I describe.Understood, but as I explained, a lot of research shows that quick switching is required for a valid listening test. In fact, I would have to think yo... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
gdhal1I respectively disagree, however, that there is any kind of necessity to do the reversal "quickly". If the test were simply for your own edification, you could enlist the help of a friend who would perform the reversal (i.e. the reversal ... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
A primary reason I’ve never experimented with reversing fuses is that I don’t know how to conduct a listening test that would allow me to quickly switch back and forth between the two orientations. I think being able to do that is a prerequisite f...