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Power Cord Question
Can these 3-prong power cords be used to plug into the rear of components having only 2-prong connectors in the rear without hurting anything or degrading the sound?If the power cord female IEC connector fits the male connector on the equipment, g... 
Ground Loop
07-20-08: MusicnoiseConnect all chasses together, so that you have one electrical point, use large guage wire. Now use one path to earth from the chassis - i.e. one wire. This should eliminate a ground loop problem.Problem is if a piece of equipme... 
US connectors with 220/240v
Timnaim, are you now living in the US and moving to Europe?Is your equipment 120V? If so you will need a step down transformer that will step down the 240V to 120V. On the 120V side you then can use NEMA 5-15R or 5-20R receptacles and your power c... 
Mono blocks on different phases of the sub panel?
My monoblock amps are on opposite legs, as a result; I've considered changing it at some point, but haven't been dissatisfied with the sound so have not tried it yet.Rcprince If it sounds good to you that way, that's all that matters. I believe on... 
Mono blocks on different phases of the sub panel?
I also agree that any audio equipment that is connected together by ICs should be fed from the same Line, leg, of the electrical panel. I do respectfully disagree with moving all induction motor loads to the other Line of the panel. This can cause... 
Tube Pre-amp Noise problems HELP
I cleaned the tube pins and sprayed clean the tube sockets it helped a little but the problem existed.This seems to be the common denominator with all your tube preamp problems..... What are you using to clean the pins and sockets? 
Expressimo RB 250 mistracking issue
Did you check the VTF? Check it with a gauge? 
"Bedini Ultra Clarifier", does it really work??
I ran across this Article from IAR review. Long but interesting. 
Electrical buzzing sound, or else I'm imagining it
The sound from my system is often dry, reedy, really unpleasant -- even my girlfriend can hear it -- and the problem seems to be of an electrical nature. There's a sort of a buzzing noise through the upper midrange and low treble -- sort of the au... 
American/European Made Products?
Good luck.... You better check on the Arcam. Some Arcam equipment is made in China.Marantz AVRs are made in China so I would bet that sister Denon is made there as well.. 
4 ohms
Found this225 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohm load 350 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohm load 350 watts RMS bridged mono output into 8 ohm load Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz THD: 0.5% IM Distortion: 0.5% S/N ration: 100 dB Input Impedance: 115 K ... 
Might operating a 50Hz unit at 60Hz affect sound?
Also, here's another consideration. When you get to Argentina, your fuses might be too 'big'. Joeylawn36111He is not going to change the voltage on his equipment. He won't need to change the fuses.>>>>>>>>>>>>Le... 
Dedicated circuit's' ? or one dedicated circuit?
Actually I have two circuits designed for 240 volt Euro equipment that are wired with a 50 amp breaker. I did not request this, it's what the electrician provided.Curiosity killed the cat. Could you give more detail?Are the VTL Amps 240V?Two 240V ... 
Dedicated circuit's' ? or one dedicated circuit?
ONE single VTL 750 amp draws 11 amps, A pair (required for stereo) Draws 22 amps. I use four VTL 750's in my system, even a single 30 amp break would not support the amps, much less the rest of my equipment.AlbertporterBut, I am sure VTL recommend... 
Question about Oyaide R1
Every time I pull the power cord out I am scare the little screw that is holding the receptacle will come loose too.Kclaw88If the branch circuit was added to an existing Sheetrock wall I would be more worried about pulling the rough-in box and al...