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Phonostages with Adjustable Curves, the Concise List
chaksterWhy do you need an adjustable RIAA curve ?I don't think the OP was asking about an adjustable RIAA curve, but about the non-standard curves that predate the RIAA standard, such as the Columbia EQ.  
AC Power cable for ARC Ref 5 se.
You can see it for yourself here. 
AC Power cable for ARC Ref 5 se.
tattooedtrackman Does anyone know for sure if the ARC Ref 5se uses a 15 amp or 20 amp power cord.....It's 20A.  
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
ct0517I have always equated company flagship preamps, you know, the ones that really showcase a company’s talents, to preamps with isolated power supplies and adjustable gain. These features separate the men from the boys, imo. The Ref 10 checks b... 
Most accurate way to adjust for correct vta on vpi classic 1
What tools are you using to align this cartridge? Are you certain that overhang and tangency are correct? VTA is only one aspect of cartridge alignment and - arguably - not the most critical. 
Recent retip(canti also) Dude where did my soundstage width go
fourwnds Can an you provide a link or point me in direction toward a site you like for the German screwdriver.One choice is here.  
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
  downunder All our tables in 20 years will be worthless as nobody will be buying any physical media or players.Not likely. Television didn't render radio obsolete. The automobile didn't eliminate the horse industry. The ballpoint pen hasn't st... 
Cryongenically treated in-wall AC power wire
vtech2000 A separate electrical meter and utility line feeding it from the street, running to its own breaker box and the dedicated wiring fed from there. Full isolation from the electrical system powering the rest of the house.Local zoning will ... 
Recent retip(canti also) Dude where did my soundstage width go
Are you certain the setup is correct? 
Should I eliminate my preamp?
phomchickAny preamp will add frequency response anomalies and distortionQuite so. But with the best preamps, those levels are far below the threshold of audibility.  
New Rega Planar 3 MM Cart recommendations
chayro ... you should not accept a cosmetically defective product unless the dealer offers you a substantial discount. Personally, I would not accept it at all ...  As to the hum - the dealer should be dealing with that. When you buy new fr... 
Cryongenically treated in-wall AC power wire
vtech2000Please explain how to fix a noisy ground.You could write a book on this! The reference almarg provided is an excellent and authoritative treatise.The first steps include checking the existing grounds and neutrals. Are connections clean a... 
Are there any Delphi Oracle Users Who Can Comment
The Oracle Delphi is an outstanding turntable - I traded my Denon DP-80 for one back in the 80s. Mine was a Series III. Setup is a little tricky because you need to get the suspension springs to work pistonically for best results, but it gets e... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
cleeds -  ...I did express an interest in testing the audibility of cable differences - including directionality - in an objective, scientifically valid test...gdhal As did I, with the inclusion of what is typically found in ones back pock... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
gdhalIf you are now admitting that you *cannot* hear the difference when ordinary speaker wire is reversed, then you and I have nothing to discuss/communicate on or offlineI never stated I could hear such a difference. If you believe otherwise...