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NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
I surrender. I apologize. I give up. What do you want from me?I'm not going to metaphorically drop my pants so we can slap them on the table and measure them.Simply Q (sorry for the previous typo), I would be happy to go off forum and discuss resi... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
I think you are mixing terminology Simple Q.Short = Contact = Zero ResistanceWhat you are likely referring to is called a SPARK GAP.It is VERY common for old homes to have electrical fires caused by a combination of old/worn wiring combined with r... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
Simple Q...obviously a fitting name.Don't say I didn't warn you about showing your ignorance of electronics.To start with you are mixing some truth with some falsehoods.When you have a short the ONLY possibility is that you have LOWERED resistance... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
Hello Al,Thank you for your honest questions. When you are looking at a brittle insulation inside of a component, it is the result of YEARS of heat. Often this is caused by internal components in an old radio, such as the tubes, and has nothing to... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
I don't need to defend my reputation but I feel the need to correct miss-information people like Simply Q post.Let's start with electronics 101...When you shorten the length of a wire or circuit (commonly known as a "short") you LOWER resistance. ... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
HAND MADE WITH PRIDE IN USAThat means something to me. Too bad some people would rather purchase imported products with UL listing made in a sweat shop by uneducated 3rd world slaves.Mojo Audio not only creates the finest quality in hand made audi... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
100% Refund "No Risk" Offer.My 2nd offer is that I will now offer not only a refund but refund shipping and pay for return ground shipping on any purchase of my 8AWG Cross-Helix power cords.Yes, originally I offered 7-days.Then I offered 30-days.I... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
$10K flaming challenge.OK...I've thought about it and have THREE offers for all of you.Offer #1: If ANYONE can make one of my power cords burst into flame (that was "burst" not "light") through ANY kind of abuse I will give them $10K and formally ... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
Anything is possible (just not probable). Yes, you could have some sort of a low resistance that MAY not trip the breaker and MAY heat up. You could also get struck by lightning while being stung to death by bees and being hit by piece of space ju... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
Hi everyone. Benjamin from Mojo Audio (Mojo-Audio.com).I'm actually a bit embarrassed for some of you and your fire hazard and UL listed comments.Certainly it is your right to only purchase items with UL listings or whatever other certification yo... 
NOS Western Electric wire used for power cables??
Hi Everyone. My name is Benjamin and I'm the owner of Mojo Audio (Mojo-Audio.com) and one of the leaders in professionally manufactured NOS wire cords and cables. To start with, there are MANY different vintage wires. Some are safe for a specific ... 
CD/Transport W/ External DAC
Hi Pychicanimal, Pat from Mentor, OH pointed me in your direction. He says we have a similar approach to audio where organic materials (like paper in oil caps and pure copper connectors) yield a more organic sound. I would very much enjoy sharing ... 
CJ CAV 50 vs. VTL IT 85 vs. Rogue Tempest
Typo in my posting...it should read 12BZ7s not 12BX7s...sorry! 
CJ CAV 50 vs. VTL IT 85 vs. Rogue Tempest
I've been a tube head for about 30 years and I'm a bit of a DIYer. I'm QUITE impressed with my C-J CAV50. I've owned the "who's who" of tube amps (Cary, Jadis, VAC) as well as modified vintage and built from scratch tube amps. I also have several ...