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New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
@westcoastaudiophile  What equipment do you have and what non-stock power cables you have tried with it that led you to the formulation of your definitive statement of them having no value?   
New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
You implied that a few of us were in collusion by our comments showing interest  
New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
@hilde45 - If you are including me in your teamwork snark, sorry to disappoint you . I read the review from the above link and the WBF comments ,and have an interest in seeing if I can demo the cable. Nothing lost by doing so, and possibly a bette... 
What difference do power cables make?
"The two posters above are imaging things. Confirmation bias at work here! As I've said many times before a component's sound starts with its power supply - not with the wire to the wall outlet. It would be a wonderful world if changing a power co... 
New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
@dlcockrum - Thanks  
What difference do power cables make?
Plenty of power cable threads - see the link below . My experience they do make a noticeable difference in SQ , but don't expect low cost entry level ones to - tried those with zero impact. Also, power conditioning will have a positive impact, a p... 
New Hemingway Audio Power Cables WORLD's BEST ???
@dlcockrum - Can I ask what dealer you purchased the Alpha from?  
12AT7 / 12AU7
Welcome hope it helps  
12AT7 / 12AU7
@shtinkydog Here are links to Brent Jessee’s website for both tube types, he offers impressions that may help you hone in on tubes that might suit your taste   https://www.audiotubes.com/12at7.htm https://www.audiotubes.com/12au7.htm    
Why are people paying these stupid tube prices?
TubeDepot isn’t presently selling the TS KT150 - look at the specific page   I may be wrong but I don't think Psvane or Linlai make KT150s  
Mad Scientists Audio Nano Tweaks
Maybe Raven should just fix the hum issue, I have Line Magnetic, Finale Audio and Ayon Audio integrated tube amps and not a one has transformer hum, no need for bricks  
SYNERGESTIC RESEARCH - GALILEO SX INTERCONNECT- XLR
@zorba2 - If you haven't already maybe ask your question over on WhatsBestForum.com and see if you can get some insights there.  
Disappointing short life of NOS preamp tube
tablejockey - I may be wrong but my impression has been that preamp tubes are rated at 5-10,000 hours. Given your described usage you may have reached that over the 6-7 years  
Disappointing short life of NOS preamp tube
On average how many hours a week were you putting on the tubes?  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Luther Allison - Soul Fixin Man