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Help---What happens when a tube
Bob,In my opinion a good tube should not have gone bad with such a short number of hours on it. Are there any fuses to check or a re-set button to press? You might try checking the AC outlet to be certain there is power, and turn the unit off for ... 
Klipsch Speakers for a low power tube amp.
I've used Klipsch speakers with my 5 and 10-watt tube amps. The combination sounds good providing one likes the sound of horn speakers. I know there are some out there that don't care for the sound of horns, or Klipsch. 
Benefits of DAC & Transport vs. CD player
I own or have owned separate dac's, transports and CDP's.Some suggest that separates sound better than a single CDP, and in some cases that is true. I have found that it all depends on the individual quality of each manufacturer product. To make a... 
Power Cords and Power Conditioner, How to arrange?
I recommend putting the best power cord on the conditioner.Trial and error suggests this to me however each system and your location can vary the sound results. 
Anyone use Audiogon "Wanted" Ads Success?
Has worked for me in the past for hard to find items. 
Possibly the best pre-amp one can have
Very interesting.Thanks for sharing. 
Why Did My Power Cord Act Like a Fuse?
I agree with Gs5556.As Warrenh asked, and I would like to know also, what’s the name of the power cord that was involved? If it’s a major brand name, I’ll bet it was some how damaged accidentally without you realizing it. 
Ethics: To what degree?
Islandear,I agree with Kthomas and also feel the following:I suspect many of us that have been into high-end for many years have both positive and negative stories of manufactures, distributors, and retailers that have either bent over backwards t... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Sherod,Actually I need to update my “Lak's two channel system” page. Over the years I’ve made a number of changes to it however I never updated my “Lak's two channel system” page.I’m using a Plinius 8100 integrated amp and no longer have a separat... 
Best Bang for Buck - Time to Upgrade
Do you have two or three dedicated AC power lines with audiophile quality outlets (such as the Porter Ports)? http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?powrcond&1190558041 If not, I would start there, with your power filtration system so you can r... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I wonder if the TP2.1 would improve the music quality of Tesla? Seem a bit bass shy! 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Gentlemen,This has made for an extremely interesting three hours of reading today (which just happens to be a very hot, humid, rainy day). Since I’m in the market for a preamp for an analog system I’m putting together, I’m going to have to give th... 
PC & Dedicated Power Lines Questions
UV is similar to Romex but it’s got the thick gray covering to be buried under ground. 
PC & Dedicated Power Lines Questions
01-02-03: LakHere is some information from one of my posts on Audiogon (another similar topic).“I have experimented over the last 6 months with various wires to use for dedicated 20-amp circuits. I have the following wire in use in no special orde... 
PC & Dedicated Power Lines Questions
Scott,For what it’s worth I third the Porterports, from Albert. Read my review here: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?raccs&1065488253&openfrom&1&4#1The Flavor 4 is not a bad way to go read my review here: http://forum.audio...