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lak

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How many dedicated lines are enough?
I have always perfered the transport / Dac and/or CDP on one dedicated line, amp on a second dedicated line and the rest on a third and/or forth dedicated line. I did not like the amp plugged into anything else but the wall outlet. 
15A to 20A adaptor
I have also used the Voodoo adapter as Stanwal mentioned and I agree, it works well. 
Maggie as a second set
What is the size of the room the speakers would be in?That would make a big difference. 
High Current Class-D Amps for Maggies?
Many people use class D amplification, and there are many forums written about it within the Audiogon. I use the Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000 monoblocks with great success and sounds wonderful. 
Where would you measure temp?
I'd look for the warmest spot on top of the amp. 
Isolation transformer
I use an Equi-Tech Model 20 in my bedroom system. It is cool to the touch and does improve the sound in the areas that Charles1dad described. I upgraded to my current power filtration system (that can be seen on Audiogon listed in my systems http:... 
What is Warmth?
A rich quality in the reproduction of sound. 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy,Why don't you post your current system with pictures on Audiogon?Regards, 
Most significant upgrade
This probably isn't the type of answer you are looking for but I have to ask do you have dedicated 20 amp circuits powering your system and what type of AC outlets are you using?I ask this because some audiophiles would be shocked at the differenc... 
Review: TRL, Inc. GT-200 Tube amp
Nice review and great looking system! 
Rogue Audio M 180 fuse upgrade
IMO it would not help a thing and could DAMAGE your amp and void any warranty claims you might have. Don't do it! Only use the size fuse that is recommended. 
turntable for Marantz 8b and 7C
I would have to totally agree with Has2be. 
Loud buzz / hum on my Aesthestix Calypso Preamp?
I had my Calypso Plugged into my T-4 line conditioner (in one of my systems pictures) and both speakers were humming. Eventually I plugged the Calypso into the wall outlet and that solved my problems. The T-4 was out-putting 130 volts or so. Didn'... 
Loud buzz / hum on my Aesthestix Calypso Preamp?
Check the voltage coming ot of your regenerator (by PS Audio) and see if it's normal voltage or in the normal range or higher, OR plug your preamp into a wall outlet (just for the heck of it) as see if the problem continues. I have found that my A... 
Loud buzz / hum on my Aesthestix Calypso Preamp?
Rapogee,Is your Aesthestix Calypso Preamp plugged into a line conditioner or the AC directly from the wall?