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audiphile power cords
Thanks Al. I'm aware of the dangers of using solid core wire for power cords, but you bring up a good point. There are (or at least were) some aftermarket companies that make solid core power cords. I assume they are not UL listed and could result... 
audiphile power cords
Romex wiring found in many buildings actually works quite well. So it really becomes all about that last few feet and also how well the power cord is terminated- molded cords generally are not terminated very well.Ralph (Atmasphere),Are you saying... 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
Update- I hooked up the Maggies last night and played the system for about 3 hours. It sounded great. The cold, hard, brightness was gone and the soundstage was deep and wide. The system was turned off last night. When I came home from work today,... 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
It sure did go south quickly, huh? 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
Lol. Nice one Viridian. 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
Viridian, I thought about retensioning the sockets, but didn't. Maybe I will get back in there and do it. I'm not really sure if the problem is solved yet. Some more usage to make sure the amplifier does not shut down and finally hooking the Maggi... 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
Yes, I cleaned the 7308 pins before putting them in for the first time. I should have mentioned that.I just measured the pins on the 7308s and the 6922s. All were about 0.038" - 0.039" in diameter. The pins on the 7308s were more consistent in dia... 
DIY Stereo Rack
Here's mine. I used maple with stainless steel tube and threaded rod for the uprights. The tubes are filled with sand and are totally dead. This is not for everyone as the construction required a good deal of machining (this could never be built w... 
Brass screws make a real difference on Dunlavy s ?
If you have a rust problem in your audio room, you have way more important things to worry about than buying brass screws... like putting a roof on it. Rust is a non-issue in this application and is no reason to replace steel hardware with brass, ... 
Is Goertz still the choice for Magnepan?
Schubert, good info which is much appreciated, but I actually meant what cables did the Analysis Plus cables beat. Sorry, I should have been more clear! 
Is Goertz still the choice for Magnepan?
Thanks, RL. Schubert, what did the Analysis Plus cables better? 
Is Goertz still the choice for Magnepan?
My idea of moderately priced would be something along the lines of Goertz MI2 or 3, Kimber 8TC, or the JPS Labs you mentioned (about $500-$600 for an 8' pair). Right now I'm using cross-connected Belden 89259 cables, but at only 13 awg, I wonder i... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Dover,I would also love to see some pictures.Why did you remove the foam from the aluminum arm tube, and could you detect a difference?I just got my vinyl rig up and running but the tweaker in me is already thinking about the next move. I'm curren... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Has anyone ever tried making titanium or magnesium goosenecks? 
Airplane trip with turntable...
I carried a McIntosh MC-225 tube amp on a flight one time from Atlanta to Philadelphia in 2008 or so. It was in a "custom" cardboard box with a lot of duct tape all over it. Very shady looking, but I had to go with what I had on hand at the time. ...