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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... 
Direct TV and digital hum problems
I got a high pitch faint but annoying hum thry speakers.I don't think the problem is a earthed ground loop problem.A 60 hertz ground loop hum is not high pitched. It is a 60Hz low level hum.Is it possible you are getting a feedback loop somehow? 
Loud humming when I connect my DVD player
The earth connection of the grounding block for the CATV Coax cable shield is causing the problem.There is a difference of potential, voltage, between the CATV earth ground and the main electrical grounding system of your home. Buy one of these an... 
Loud humming when I connect my DVD player
I assume the DVD player is connected to a TV....Is the TV connected to a CATV system? If so you are experiencing a ground loop. Disconnect the incoming CATV coax cable from the cable box and then check for hum.Post back results of test. 
30 amp receptacle for Krell 700cx
Correct Link for error link in my last post.http://www.lyntec.com/body_faq-msp.htmFor example of a 20 amp standard breaker verses a HM breaker, lag time / inrush current. 
30 amp receptacle for Krell 700cx
Mclsound,The Full Power Balanced 700cx,750Mcx, 400cx, and 450Mcx amplifiers need tobe operated from a dedicated AC power linerated at a minimum of 20 amps.Please contact your authorized Krell dealer, distributor,or Krell before using any devicesde... 
30 amp receptacle for Krell 700cx
I will soon recieve a 700cx and was told to use a 30 amp circuit for this amp.MclsoundWhat does the 30 amp AC plug look like on the Krell?There are many different types of 30 amp plugs and receptacles.... What is the NEMA number given for the plug?