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isolation transformer vs line conditioner
Isolation transformers can be purchased new or used on E-Bay (at a savings $). 
question to Plinius Amp owner
UPDATE: I leave my amp on class AB, 24/7. When I flip it into class A, it takes a good 30 minutes to really stand out and become very dynamic. 
Clean and thin sounding interconnect?
Bear Lab silver Lighting. 
2A3 Recommendations & NOS Noise
I enjoy my NOS Sylvania's, AVVT Mesh plate Cobalt’s, Full Music Meshed plate 2.5v version, including Svetlana 2A3 (Russian number 2C4C). This tube was produced between 1950’s-1960’s for military equipment. My buyer found them in Siberia. A very ra... 
2A3 Recommendations & NOS Noise
Hello Howard,I just saw your post and I will check my notes that I've kept on my 2A3 system that I've been using for eight years. I'm at work at this time and my notes are at home.Latter 
Powercord to tame brightness and add musicality
Hey guy’s,Ever stop to think that a lot (but not all) of the problem here is the dirty AC?What do you think Psychicanimal? 
Review: Sony Modwright NS999ES CD/SACD Player CD Player
Thanks for sharing you enthusiasm for the product and the modifications. I agree, Dan does excellent work!Best regards, 
Powercord to tame brightness and add musicality
Nick,I agree with Ajahu. The Reymo line conditioner is designed to make more elegant, refined, less edgy sound. I have heard it in a friends system. He has used it in and out of his system and has decieded to keep it in, for the problems you stated. 
question to Plinius Amp owner
I leave my Plinius on AB 24/7. When I want class A it only seems to take a short 5 minutes to start soundind better. 20 minutes it's good to go! 
Amplification Suggestions for Legacy Whispers???
Any of the Plinius would sound good. 
question to Plinius Amp owner
I usually listen to AB also however if I'm doing critical listening I always use A. AB= cool to the touch.A= hot to the touch.There also seems to be more PRAT associated with A. 
question to Plinius Amp owner
In my opinion, after a few minutes of additional use I hear additional extended highs, better mids and deeper more robust bass slam. 
Tube Preamp for an audio zone gaincard-like AMP1
Add First Sound Presence Audio to your list (on the used market to fit your price range).http://www.firstsoundaudio.com/standard.html 
Sistrum Platforms under floor standing speakers
Worked out very well for me, very stable and an improvement over the Audiopoints. I've used both the SP-1 and SP-004. 
Review: Pure Note Paragon Interconnect
Very interesting, thanks for taking the time to write up the well thought out review.Best regards…