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subwoofer speaker cables under the house
I forgot to mention the main reason I suggested the Belden1694 is because it uses a copper center, and sheild too Ithink.1694a is a solid copper center,1694f has a stranded ormore flexible system.Regular RG6 is mostly copper covered solid steel ce... 
subwoofer speaker cables under the house
Also don't run any interconnects parallel with AC power lines. 
subwoofer speaker cables under the house
Link>>>[http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13245] 
subwoofer speaker cables under the house
You might get by using a good RG6 cable like Belden 1694 terminated with RCA's.But don't hold me to it.Check the web.A link for some talk about it.Link>>>>>http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13245 
Suckout at 40 hertz...less pricey solutions?
Are the woofers side firing (side mounted)? If they are, try switching them with each other so the woofers will be on the opposite side.If they are, this might fix the problem. 
Cayin TA-30, Tube causing smoke
Do you have a Hickok tube tester handy,or a friend with one.Testing them is the only other thing I could think of. 
Cleaning AC plugs, receptacles and other contacts
AS cheap as outlets are,replacement would make more sense.I wouldn't spray any cleaners in them.Caig Gold might have little gold particles in it that could cause problems. New quality outlets from your local supply center should carry them.Skip th... 
4 OHM Speaker
A 4 ohm speaker is basically twice as hard to drive as a 8 ohmspeaker. 0 ohms is a direct short. Your receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers for everything else.I sure wouldn't try 4 ohm speakers for the second room outputs. 
What are the basics of headphone amps?
If you don't find any here,try Audio Advisor.They have a good selection. 
Suggestions 4 surround processor w/newest formats.
09-26-09: JoysjaneHey Buconer,That Integra looks like a receiver. I have Monobloc amps. Can I use it as a processor only? Already have all the amplification I need,and then some. (They both look like receivers, but are processors. No extra amplifi... 
Cayin TA-30, Tube causing smoke
Are the Siemens biasing ok? Also they may be slower at warming up,which may call for extra biasing. If they are, maybe the Seimens have a problem?I'm guessing the others are EL-34's too.Be careful. 
Right Angle Connectors for DIY Power Cords
I'd stay away from any plug or adapter that pivots.The Wattgate above doesn't fall into that category. 
CD Repair?
I've read in an audio magazine years back,if the disc has a large scratch or hole,somebody suggested tapeing a peice of aluminum foil shiny side on label side to reflect enough light to make a copy.Make sure it is secure on label side. I have not ... 
where to find blank disks for denon dcr-w1500
I should have made myself clear about the speed issue.I have blanks that say for up 32X speed.I believe they are supposedwork on your Denon,which will go up to 2X speed.Coping vinylto CD will naturally have to be 1X.But coping a CD to CD seemsto w... 
CD Repair?
I have bought used CD's at stores that specialize in it. Theyall looked brand new.I asked the employee's about it,and theyresponded I don't know.The jewel boxes looked bad.My guess isthey sure are doing something to them.I've seen CD scratch remov...