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Buzzing source
When your TT, amp/preamp etc are all on what effect does it have if you touch the ground wire (connection)going to the stylus with the tip of a tooth pick or pencil or some other small object? Does it improve or stop the buzzing? 
Where have the long-time regulars gone?
Garfish,I agree with your post, I hope those Audiogoners are still reading but for what ever reasons just don't post. I miss them! 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
This is starting to remind me of Audiogon two years ago with ___________, I'm not going to mention names! ;-) 
Hubbel v Virtual Dynamics v FIM v Purist v Jena
They only cost $10,000 for the lesser expensive ones :-) 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
Yes,"daisy chain" them. That will work well.Zaikesman, I understand your point and that's probably the type of guy I am also.I also know from my blind A/B extensive testing that cryo'd outlets are the way to go unless one purchases the Wattgate 38... 
A question about cable break-in
Leave the speaker cables connected to the speakers and turn the volume down/off. 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
If Hdm says it, I'm sure it must be a worth while investment. I plan on doing it, I have not got to it yet. 
ACME 15a Cryo or FIM 880 for front end????
Ksales, thanks for the complement, I appreciate it:-). I finally broke down and purchased (charity auction) an Acme Audio 20A Silver/Cryo’d outlet. Since I own quite a few different outlets I wanted to hear what the Acme sounds like compared to th... 
DIY and fiberglass and safety
It might take a while to air out the fiberglass resin smell however I don't believe there is a saftey issue. 
Albertporter only needs 50
Drubin, that's a good question and I don't understand enought about the process to explain it. The man with the answers (I think) would be Alan Kafton. You could email him from his website:http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/index.htmlPerhaps he woul... 
What will 6 feet do, now?
After many years at this "interest," I have yet to read any conclusive scientific conclusions. Doesen't mean it can't happen! 
Choice of Wire for Dedicated Line
OK, I’m sure the 43’ run of Belden 83802 is burned in and sounding good. In a blind A/B comparison test Belden 83802 (v) 10 gauge solid UV and Romex with identical Hubbell 8200 cryoed outlets I cannot hear a difference, they all sound good! That’s... 
So you're an audiophile - are you also a musician?
I own several two channal systems/ Percussionist extraordinarie,classic,set,Latin,African. 
ACME 15a Cryo or FIM 880 for front end????
I don’t mean to confuse your selection of outlets and originally I did not respond to this post because I have never heard the Acme outlet. I do own the FIM along with several other outlets. As Hdm mentioned I (as Hdm has) have experimented with m... 
Albertporter only needs 50
Find someone with a cable-cooker and use it for 72 hours or so!