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Can US 220v be used to power foreign 220v pieces?
I googled the above with no sufficient answer for audiophilic equipment. Anyone here with experience using a domestic 220v line to power an overseas sourced 220v piece? If so were the results sonically successful ( no humming, etc) and were there ... 
What is causing loud buzzing in Brio3
Is the power transformer in the amp a toroidal?It could be DC offset voltage on the mains.This will cause the power transformer in the amp buzz loudly.Causes of DC offset voltage on the line? Dimmers, low voltage lighting (lighting commonly used f... 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Innocent question: are the Anti Cables directional, I.e., do they come with arrows indicating direction of signal?01-01-14: GeoffkaitInnocent question???.They appear to be.http://anticables.com/speaker-wires/2-channel#!/~/product/category=3449817&... 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Re the Indigo cable and the solid/stranded question, while a case could be made for referring to it as solid core, IMO (based on what I perceive to be the most common usages of the terms) cables employing any form of Litz construction (i.e., a sin... 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Jea48, am I missing something here? The Indigo diagram at the link you provided seems to show 8 strands of 17, 19, & 21 gauge solid copper conductors per cable. Not a single solid conductor that the OP seemed to be interested in. 12-31-13: Gho... 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Another + for the Clear Day Double Shotgun speaker cables.. 
Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
My question before I ditch my multi-stranded Audioquest Indigo cables in favor of 4 individual single solid core 18 gauge cobber cables from Home Depot for my newly acquired SA Mantra 50s, has anyone tried using single solid core wires?ArcamadeusT... 
Wiring main panel box for dedicated 20amp line.
So, you have a hypotheticaly 220v amplifier, If you say the transformer (pole) has a split phase secondary, then the amp should have ground loop & other indescribable issues?12-24-13: GvasaleI see you do not live in the USA or Canada. Here in ... 
Wiring main panel box for dedicated 20amp line.
T1s49: Vistualy every electronic device uses a power supply where you know, AC is converted to DC... There hasn't been any issues with phasing of DC that I've ever heard of. Maybe I just don't have the experience...12-23-13: GvasaleGvasale,I belie... 
Looking for member ROBBEN
Try to send him a message by email.https://app.audiogon.com/users/robben/feedbackshttps://app.audiogon.com/users/robben/feedbacksLeft hand side of page, "Send message".. 
Why no soud in Sonic Frontiers Line 2 SE preamp
Yes I have checked all connections and source outputs and even my power amp. They are all normal. Though, still my preamp sound level is too low. Why is my preamp output too low? what might be the main reason?12-16-13: ThyssenHow does the music s... 
Why no soud in Sonic Frontiers Line 2 SE preamp
Thyssen,Double check all input and output connections. What are you using for a front end source? CDP? TT?If CDP does it have 2 sets of outputs? Maybe one set fixed, the other set variable? If so make sure you are using the fixed outputs.Do you ha... 
Why no soud in Sonic Frontiers Line 2 SE preamp
When you first power up the preamp you should see 2 sets of 3 green lights on the front display panel.*** *** Do you get that on the front display of the preamp?Then pushing the standby button a red "mute" is displayed on the front panel. Are you ... 
6550 tubes
Hello,Out there.Has anyone found decent 6550 tube,I have tried several,Like Gold Lion KT88,Tung-Sol 6550 EH6550 Russian knock off, all of which failed within one month or DOA out of the box. Fact is the only 6550 I found that did work for more tha... 
High Pitched Electronic Noise from AC/Heater Unit
In our apartment there are electronic combo heater/ac units. One of them emits the classic, high-pitched 'electronic" sound so i turn it off all the time which annoys my spouse whose hearing isn't as acute.EekahilI assume the heating/ A/C units ar...