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What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use?
Update: I have found that using different receptacle outlets changes the sound effect obtained by the outlet cover plates. I moved from the Leviton 8300 hosp Grade outlets to the Hubbell 5362IG outlets. Then onto the Cryoed Hubbell 8300H Hosp Grad... 
"Bedini Ultra Clarifier", does it really work??
Here is some more info. Actual testing, in the lab.http://www.furutech.com/news/RD-2%20web.htm===========Qdrone, I have found that if a Cd is Harsh or bright sounding, if it is spun in the Bedini clarifier it usually will still sound harsh and bri... 
"Bedini Ultra Clarifier", does it really work??
Here are a few links of interest I would like to add.....http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1051384332&openfromhttp://www.soundscapeav.com/bedinrv.htmlhttp://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/furutech/rd2.htmlhttp://www.gcaudio.com/re... 
Why outlet makers warn against aluminum wires?
Here is a little reading material regarding AL terminations and AL to copper terminations.Lit is a little old, but still to the point.http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/piclib02.htm 
Why outlet makers warn against aluminum wires?
>>"I have copper wires going from the box into the wall but the ends coming out of the wall are for some reason dull silver colored.That is why i assumed they're aluminum.Can it be some other material?How can i find out?Thanks."<<>&... 
when shutting down my system the speakers squak
>>"no matter how i shut the system down, preamp off first and power amps second or the other way around, i get ungodly squaking sounds from my speakers."<< >>>>>>>>You should turn off the power amp first. Turn o... 
What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use?
Here is an answer to a question I posted on AA. I asked him if he would test the SS plates in the manner I am presently using them.========Posted by Al Sekela (A) on February 10, 2006 at 09:53:28In Reply to: Al, my system is dead quite. posted by ... 
Does antiskating matter with spring disabled?
Dougdeacon, Sorry, I just assumed he would set the antiskate to zero to set up the VTF. It would be a little tough if he did not.I will concede you know a hell of a lot more about TTs than I do. Thats a given.....As for some of the VPI arms not ha... 
Does antiskating matter with spring disabled?
Why do you want to disconnect the antiskating?=======>>"I am planning to use Expessimo counterweight with Rega arm.With internal spring disabled do i need to touch antiskating?"<< [Overhang]>>>>>>>>>You do no... 
John Dunlavy may not be with us much longer.
Here is an update from an AA memberhttp://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/421988.html 
Does antiskating matter with spring disabled?
>>"I am planning to use Expessimo counterweight with Rega arm.With internal spring disabled do i need to touch antiskating?Thank you."<< [Overhang] >>>>>>>>>Like others that have posted, I believe you meant ... 
What exactly does "Hospital Grade" mean?
Studioray, I installed the Hubbell 5362 outlets for my ARC VT50 power amp and my Sonic Frontiers Line One preamp. Plugged things back in and turned the system on. Right off I could hear a difference. As I have read from others the bass was deeper.... 
What exactly does "Hospital Grade" mean?
Nerspellsner, I found a few errors in the Stereophile article. Besides that one you mentioned,The Hubbell HBL8300I receptacle. The I does not stand for plated, it stands for ivory.The picture of the two outlets, the top outlet sure looks to me to ... 
hum from nearby high-tension wires?
Steverw, I have no idea what to tell you. The Electrical contractors in your area must know how to deal with your situation. They should come out to your home for free and give you an estimate on how much it would cost to fix your problem. Ask lot... 
What exactly does "Hospital Grade" mean?
Follow Up++++++"Next I tried The HBL8300. Imho the plug pushed in harder and pulled out harder. Is it due strictly to the Hot and Neutral contacts or is it due to the hosp grade ground connector???"==============I did not want to leave the impress...