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When do you used and A/D converter and how....
One good example for the use of a analog to digital converter would be for converting a vinyl record to a CD or another digital source. A CD recorder has a A/D converter in it to change it to a digital format.Recording studios use them to record a... 
Adcom GFA-555SE ?
I may have misread it. 
Adcom GFA-555SE ?
No Adcom trades?[http://www.adcom.com/tradeins.aspx] 
DAC's & SACD's. Can they be used? Total novice..
Take some aspirin(for your fever) until things change.Sorry,I couldn't resist.The new technology is driving me crazy.I just found this out a myself few months ago. 
To match quad EL34 tubes
The two tubes on the left side need to be a matched pair,and the pair on the right need to be matched.The left side matched pair doesn't have to be the same as the right pair.The left half of the amp is biased up separately from the right side pai... 
To match quad EL34 tubes
ST70 manual>>>[http://www.curcioaudio.com/st7_mnl.pdf] 
Has anyone tried new Auvio cables from Radio Shack
I have some home brew I made with Belden 1694 RG6.The 1694F has a stranded center.1694A and 1694F I believe they both have copper braid.Aluminum foil too?It works fairly decent. RCA's on ends.[http://www.belden.com/pdfs/Prodbull/NP233.pdf][http://... 
Can someone give me an explaination re: power amp.
Some amps (a lot actually)start sound better when played louder. Some reviewers will bring this to your attention. Some times the specs the reviewers provide will show this.I like my gear to sound good at low volumes too. 
recyling vinyl?
I agree with the above.Might be a used record store in your area that would pick them up too.♫ 
Should I Try a Tube Preamp?
Hope you enjoy them! 
Experience with high end fuses????
I have the logo part now.But secondly,I was speaking of this company stating that it has a UL approval.That's an improper claim to make.Any company that makes electric products should know this.That may be a violation of FTC laws among others. The... 
Copper and silver cables and bass response
Placement may vary from one system to the next.I would try them in different positions and see what sounds best in your system.♫ 
Experience with high end fuses????
Manufacturers put diagrams on semiconductors for the user to know whats inside,and for hookup purposes.Can anyone imagine trying to build something without the proper markings.I also don't have any faith in a company that is making safety products... 
Experience with high end fuses????
Its a good thing DLcockrum provided this link to look at the fuses.They look the same as the ones brought over by a friend.He has the same preamp that I have in a bedroom.They look the same as Bussmann and Radio Shack fuses.My friend may have left... 
Experience with high end fuses????
Dave,Show what it doe's when the equipment is on test gear. Your the one telling people to spend their money,I say save it.It appears to be standard issue fuses.I've read test results on interconnects showing a change in the sound like I hear.Not ...