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New electrical wiring specifications
@dhite71 Wrote: Appreciate the advice.  Would there be any disadvantages of having those two amp circuits sharing the ground & neutral wires by using 10/3 cable and breaking the connector tab on the receptacle?   Yes. In my opinion, it wil... 
New electrical wiring specifications
@dhite71, I would run the Audio Research REF 160M mono amps with each one on a dedicated 20 amp branch circuit and 10 AWG wire. With the amps plugged directly into the wall.    Mike  
I changed a Tube and…
@invalid Wrote: Brent Jesse is the second best tube seller I know of, Andy at vintage tube services being number one. I agree! Mike  
Magico Pods vs Townshend Seismic Platforms
You spend $50,000 on a set of speakers but they don't really sound their best until you spend another $5000 on a pair of Townsend Platforms?  How much of our hobby is science and how much is just Kool Aid?  Fair to say in this hobby, you'll never... 
Attention Horn Owners
Be wary of manufacturers Voltage sensitivity ratings, they can be quite misleading see here page 1 sec: C  Mike  
New electrical wiring specifications
@digitaljoseph Wrote: I have installed a new electrical panel and am going to run 3 dedicated circuits to my audio wall. (40 feet).  2 monoblocks and other components Would like recommendations as to specifications for the electrician as to wire... 
Attention Horn Owners
Not set on horns but want efficient speakers with substantial bass.  That will require large speakers see here  @earthbound,  More impact see here Mike  
New electrical wiring specifications
@skyy92677, Maybe a cable TV line, a ground loop isolator might fix that! See here Mike  
MacArthur Park
Mike  
New electrical wiring specifications
@digitaljoseph, see here @rick_n, It has worked out great for me! Money well spent. Mike  
How old is too old?
@jl35 and @winoguy17 +10 Mike  
what system musicians prefer? Do they care?
Don’t be fooled! @foggyus9, is the former @jerryg123, @texasblues1959, @jacobsdad2000, @jeffrey125, hifiworld2024, @chicagoblue1977, @kofibaffour, @recklesskelly, @earlflynn, @juanmanuelfangioi, @skypunk, @jgjg123 etc. etc. etc. Mike  
How reliable is PS audio equipment?
@tablejockey +20  Mike  
When using a power conditioner, why is it advised to run amps directly to the wall?
@audphile1 Wrote:  Properly designed amplifiers with good power supplies don’t need power conditioning. Just isolate your digital from the amp using two dedicated circuits and you are good to go.  I agree! The quote from Vinnie Rossi audio in ... 
When using a power conditioner, why is it advised to run amps directly to the wall?
Power Conditioners do not solve any of these common problems: See PDF here read pages 11 12 13 38 Mike