dill

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Is Usher still around
I think they are still in the movie theaters too ... ;-) 
Special Shipping Needs
https://www.cratersandfreighters.com/ 
My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
http://www.audiotubes.com/6dj8.htm 
Replacing generic RECEPTACLES
Please don’t use "truth" & "trumps" in the same sentence. The latter doesn’t know what the former is. 
Replacing generic RECEPTACLES
Don't forget rule #1, do not listen to roberjerman or dynaquest4. 
Longer speaker cables or interconnects
"The speaker cable was close to the best that Monster - a new company at the time - had to offer in 1985"Wow, that's old, has it turned green yet? 
Longer speaker cables or interconnects
I have always had the best results using short speaker cable and longer interconnects, balanced or single-ended, especially with tube amps. I would put the amps on a thick wood platform next to the speakers/crossovers and run the interconnects to ... 
Longer speaker cables or interconnects
What are the components? 
preamp inverts polarity
Al is correct. I thought the preamp was a balanced design, however it is single ended. Reverse the polarity at the speaker end. 
Replacing generic RECEPTACLES
Yaysayers: Willing to spend money and experiment with different aftermarket items to see if they can improve the sound of their systems. Usually have high resolution systems that can reveal the differences (good or bad) that a tweek might bring. T... 
Power Cables
Mr. Spock is not a real person, do not listen to roberjerman. 
what can reasonably be expected of a seller?
There is nothing wrong with you asking that the item be tested before shipping. The buyer needs to know if it works as it should. In my dealings with people online, if they ask questions like yours, I simply take out my phone, make a short demo vi... 
Replacing generic RECEPTACLES
Yes, for a duplex under $50.00 I recommend Porter Ports available from Albert Porter here on AudiogoN. For more expensive offerings checkout Furutech and Oyaide outlets at VH Audio.https://www.vhaudio.com/  
Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ?
" Romex will outperform any manufactured PC"Not true, Romex uses low grade copper, has no shield and in some system configurations, would introduce noise. I have had that experience. 
What Matters and What is Nonsense
"  you sound like another of the second-graders here in American "grammar school" you better get back to your school work or you may have to repeat a grade! "That's rich, coming from Mr. Run-on Sentence ...