cyclonicman

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Eldartford, how did you know that I have a Bose Wave radio/cd!!!??? 
nordost red dawn: problem, please help
I agree with Stringreen's assessment. Put the blue heaven back on and see what happens. Check all of your connections too. 
Another powered sub hook up question
I am using a speaker level connection for my powered sub. The main outputs from the power amp are connected to the subwoofers speaker level input. Naturally, left and right output of power amp to left and right speaker input of subwoofer. The main... 
Buzz trnasmitted to speakers from amplifer
I have the same Furman and it's dead silent? 
Hum From Speaker
I would try moving your equipment to a different power outlet and see if you still hear the hum 
Anti Cables with Simaudio
Did you allow any break-in time for these cables? Anticables can take up to 100 hours before sounding their best. The others probably require somewhere in that ballpark as well. 
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Shandorne thanks for this information! Based on this, I will probably make sure that my listening sessions fall below 80db. 
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Eldartford, I tried it and you're right, but I really have to tense up almost like when you are flexing a bicep muscle. Anyway, learned something new! 
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Shandorne, I think we all believe that your mind can play tricks on you. However, I am not an audiologist, but as far as I know there are no muscles within the ear. There are bones, canals and nerves. The human escape mechanism usually is initiate... 
Kora Explorer 90 amp- are 12ax7 tubes ok?
In most cases it is okay, as long as the ciorcuit can handle the 12AX7 which has a gain factor of 100, while the 12AT7 has a gain factor of 60. I would be certain before you make the switch. The amp may get more noise with the 12AX7. 
Come Play The Audiophile Genie Game
Wish I could, but I am too stuck in reality right now. 
which tube amp to try???
Both companies offer excellent products. I used to have a Rogue Stereo 90 and it was a very good amp. Rogue offers excellent customer service. I have only owned a Cary Preamp SLP98 and it was an excellent value as well. The Cary SLM 100 seems a bi... 
how to use gain control on a preamp
Is this a brand new preamp? 
What is the best Beatle Song
Revolution #9 followed closely by My Bonnie. 
Speaker to match with Rogue 88 amp.
I used to have a Rogue88 and it was excellent powering my tube friendly Triangle speakers. I also had Rogue upgrade to the Stereo 90, was well worth it!