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Audible Buzz from Lexicon: dimmers & microwave?
Now, is there ANY WAY AT ALL to check for DC offset? The electricians plugged in their meter and DC registered as "0" but they were perplexed at the notion that DC could be on the AC lines.10-05-10: InternetminNot that simple.... you cannot measur... 
Loud humming when I connect my DVD player
Rockadanny,Thanks for posting the cable ground isolator solved your problem.Jim 
Audible Buzz from Lexicon: dimmers & microwave?
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/2080-dc-filter.html. 
tube choice for Audible Illusions L1
http://www.upscaleaudio.com/Electro-Harmonix-6922_p_50.html 
tube choice for Audible Illusions L1
Previous production Modulus M2, M3, M3a and L1 preamplifiers used Russian 6922 tubes. 09-24-10: Gte357sGte357s,You have the L1 correct?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>09-24-10: AudioconnectionGo inside the unit and make sur... 
Do power cords make an audible difference?
Let's see your electrical current travels X number of hundreds of miles from the generating plant and you are asking if a thicker cord will make a difference the last 4 to 6 feet????No it doesn't. 09-24-10: VernnealNo actually it is an extension o... 
tube choice for Audible Illusions L1
I am reading Joe's tube Lore page. He also recommend the Amperex white label PQ 6922. I found a couple posting on eBay, but it is not matched pair and are expensive, average to be $180. =(09-24-10: Gte357sGte357s, Not for the AISpecial warning to... 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
Rtn1, Solid core in-wall wiringhttp://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/wire.htmNote: As Mofimadness said in his post make sure the in-wall wiring is Listed and approved by UL and or CSA for the intended use. 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
Hi Al, A lot of this hobby is based on theory. In the end it all depends on the listener..... Maybe all the aftermarket cable designer/manufactures are reading from the same page. Here is another one.http://www.nordost.com/Odin-Supreme-Reference-P... 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
Stan,My intent was not sway you one way or the other. Given the choice I will use solid core wire for my audio branch circuits. Stranded is a hell of lot easier to work with though. Cheers,Jim 
Issue with the Arm on my Rega P1 Turntable
Hmmm, I did set it properly (at 1.5) but everytime I reset, and it pulls less, it eventually goes back.Try setting the bias slider at 0.... See if that solves your problem. Also make sure the counterweight is all the forward toward the arm pivotI ... 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
If stranded is deficient in some manner then the makers of the more expensive brands of cable are doing a good job of disguising it.09-21-10: StanwalStan, You need to look at the make-up of the PCs. AudioQuest uses several separately paralleled in... 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
Stanwal,With larger gauge stranded wire it is susceptible to strand jumping, strand modulation problems.The late Bob Crump on the subject.Solid core Romex has an absolute ton of inductance and you can use that to roll of the digital backwash and e... 
Cable Options from Breaker to Receptacle
I think the general feeling is that stranded is better than solid but likely some will feel otherwise. 09-19-10: StanwalStan, I think you have it backwards.... More use solid core than stranded for audio branch circuit wiring..... 
Issue with the Arm on my Rega P1 Turntable
You need to reread the set up in the owners manual... Sounds like you do not have the anti skate set properly.Check the setting of the Bias Adjustment Slider. Set at 2 or less. http://www.stereophile.com/turntables/507rega/index.htmlhttp://www.reg...