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Electrical Ground to Water Pipe, No Earth Ground
Jea48, thank you for the time it took for your detailed post! Yes, the panel is a Pushmatic. Looking at the water meter, I see one wire going to it and that wire goes to the inside of the meter housing. I also see another short metal wire that goe... 
Looking for a new band?
I listened to a few songs online. Some of the music sounds the same in different songs, but I liked a few of their tracks. "She only knows" "Easy Street" The lead vocalist at times was grating on my nerves with his sound though. Also some of their... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Oregonpapa, that is incredibly funny! 
Cullen Crossover Power Cables
I tried one of the Cullen power cables (not the Crossover) and it was good quality but I returned it because it did not support the sound I was listening for. If you are looking on the cheap for a quality power cable, his cables meet that requirem... 
How many remember Don Kirshner's Rock Concert?
If you're in your 50's or 60's and a TV was around, then you saw the show at some point. It was pretty memorable music. 
Kanye West - Grammy comment, re Beck
West and people like him are conditioned not to care about approval from other people. I'm sure his attitude is "anyone who doesn't like what I do or say can kiss my a.." 
pre vs amp power cable question
After going through trials of most of the aftermarket power cords in my collection, I put the stock cords back on my preamp and amp. (Joule Electra LA 150II and Yamaha AS 2000 used as a amplifier and so far I like this better than using my Airsine... 
Contact Enhancer Deterioration
Audiobob: https://www.gcaudio.com/cgi-bin/store/showProduct.cgi?id=26 
Tube Curious - Preamp Suggestions
In my opinion, fuller bass support from a tube preamp that one guy can get another guy may not get by varying degrees depending on the synergy with the other components and the end-resulting speakers. There are so many variables involved that you ... 
Name That CD Player
Audiomeca Mephisto? 
To fix or not to fix
I have a modded JD 100 that I've had for many years and still listen to it. I sent it in for repairs about 6 years ago. It did not cost upwards of $200 to repair though. I would say it isn't worth it for you to repair, based on the rough estimate ... 
Integrated Amp with Separate Volume Controls
I used to have a Blue Circle BMPH that had separate controls for right and left and it worked well that way. 
Nuforce DDA-100 Digital Amplifier
I have not heard one of these. You need to audition it. I've owned a few Digital amps and was optimistic, but the amps I tried did not please me with the speakers I had at the time. It is definitely worth your time and trouble to pack one up for a... 
What can I improve in my audio system for better s
I cannot provide you with any specific expert help here. However, improving sound quality is a slippery slope. I know from experience. Make one change to your system at a time and then give that one change plenty of time in order to learn what, if... 
Great, Physically Unobtrusive High-end Speakers?
Dynaudio Focus 340, not too big, but have the potential for great sound.