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Over loading?
The peak current value of an amplifier is the maximum amount of current which output is capable of sourcing for brief periods of time. Instead, you should look at the maximum power consumption specs to determine if a 15amp line is sufficient. For... 
Designers -who's been around the longest ?
@ thecarpathian https://i.gifer.com/1eiE.mp4  
Designers -who's been around the longest ?
Isamu Ikeda -  tonearms and cartridges designer. http://www.soleberry.net/cartridge.html  
Designers -who's been around the longest ?
Tim de Paravicini (RIP), Nelson Pass, Bob Carver 
KAB RF-1 subsonic filter
I thought KAB recommend install the RF-1 between the phono stage and preamp, so the RF-1 will be out of the chain when playback other sources. https://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/rf1.htm The KAB RF-1 is easy to install. Place it in between the ph... 
Why have capacitors improved so much over the years?
I can't understand either why manufacturers go through all the trouble of designing a piece of gear & then at the most critical point insert cheap caps. When design engineers select components/parts for their circuitry, it is their responsi... 
Marantz 8B Conversion to Triode Mode Help
@atmasphere Thank you for the educational post! Wish to see more posts like this in this forum... 
amperage & size of the input power fuse for the Nordost Thor Power Distributor?
Depends on main voltage, 120V or 220/240V? 
Identify older Paradigm speakers
The woofer in Monitor 7se mk1 is 6.5" not 8", overall dimensions is 13.5″ H x 7.6″ W x 10.5″ D and weight 17 pounds each.   
Grado Reference Sonata
"H" are hot pins(+) and "G" (not C) are ground pins(-) for L and R channels. LH connect to white lead LG connect to blue lead RH connect to red lead RG connect to green lead https://www.stereonet.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2017_05/shellconnect.gif... 
Marantz 8B Conversion to Triode Mode Help
https://ucarecdn.audiogon.com/118ac148-1298-42ff-be0d-fbaeb8a3648a/-/autorotate/yes/ 
Marantz 8B Conversion to Triode Mode Help
https://ucarecdn.audiogon.com/3e16671f-eeae-4597-8dc6-dbd3af55ca1f/-/autorotate/yes/ https://ucarecdn.audiogon.com/96c61bc8-90cb-43bc-a8f4-2e6d08882a29/-/autorotate/yes/ Hope this helps 
How to change voltage on Esoteric K05X? Or is step down transformer ok?
1. in terms of sound deterioration, how ‘bad’ is it to use a voltage step down transformer in general?Not all step down transformer created equal, A good one will not degrade sound quality, in some cases, an isolated step down transformer can im... 
Acoustic Revive Schumann Generator DC Plug Size
5.5mm x 2.5mm, according to Q&A https://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Revive-RR-777-Frequency-Generator/dp/B01M3YVR49Use adapter if the power supply comes with 5.5mm x 2.1mm plug. https://www.amazon.com/OMNIHIL-Adapter-Converter-Female-x2-5mm/dp/B0... 
What Have You Done With Your Obsolete/Outdated AV Receivers & Preamps? 😳
What did you do with your obsolete AV equipment? Dispose those huge rear projection TV is PITA!!!