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Audio Distribution Control/Units
The input selector switch in your preamp is just for convenience!!! Not all switching devices are created equally.    
Preamps with digital output
Rotel preamp Michi P5, RC-1590 and RC-1572.  
Anyone replace ceramic caps with film?
Never assume. :) That reminded me a discussion about four and a half years ago: levinson has odd choice for cap upgrades in one of their service bulletins XR7 would be the first choice for this application... makes me wonder why they used PP... 
How to get 2 audio sources on headphones?
   
Anyone replace ceramic caps with film?
Circuit designer select ceramic caps for a reason, in some place on the circuit ceramic caps is the best choice.  
Replacement power cord for SONY TV - type C9 (two prong)
Use an C14 to C9 adapter.  
Voltage conversion of Accuphase E-650
I think it makes sense to remove J5 and J6 but add J4. Yes, you got that right. This works as well for the soft start circuit:-) Congrats! Thanks for letting us know.    
Voltage conversion of Accuphase E-650
works as expected:-) Good job! @systemroot👍, thanks for sharing! BTW, have you figured out what J4, J5 and J6 for?    
Voltage conversion of Accuphase E-650
@systemroot  Thanks! I'm just a HiFi hobbyist, Not a specialist at all🙂! Sorry I don't have any experience for voltage conversion of Dp900 or DC901. However, some Accuphase CD player utilize low power transformer with jumper setting, J1 for 100V... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
NT-505 XLR → Jeff Rowland balanced preamp → Threshold amplifier (RCA input) - there is sound - This connection worries me a lot. It depends on the Threshold amplifier input circuit design, some amplifier just simply use a spst switch to connect... 
Protection needed for amp?
This outlet adapter requires the user to press the reset button after the initial plug-in or a power outage. ELEGRP single GFCI adapter  
Owners of Carver Crimson 275 -Caution/Warning--Potential Increased Risk of Electric Shock
Seriously though, not grounding the chassis of a high voltage component is hobbyist level BS.   Class II electronics    
Owners of Carver Crimson 275 -Caution/Warning--Potential Increased Risk of Electric Shock
would a GCFI outlet/plug truly make the unit safe? Same as a fuel cut off switch that shuts off the power supply for the fuel pump if the vehicle is in a collision. Thus, it prevents fuel from being pumped in case of fuel line damage during an ... 
Broken Tube Guide Key
6SN7? The filament pins of 6sn7 are 7 and 8, you can use a DMM ( digital multimeter ) to identify the filament pins by using ohm meter, other pins will show open circuit except pin 7 and pin 8 have resistance reading.    
Balanced vs RCA between amp/preamp
@runwell  Just curious what RCA pre and XLR power amp connected via ISO MAX transformer?