lak

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Legacy Studios?
The Studios work very well! I own a pair. One has to spend about $1000 or more to do better, and then you woud have to do a compairson test. The lesson is purchase a used pair of Studios used! 
A real dumb Tube question
Only when they are in an amp or preamp that is powered on:-) 
Review of Michael Wolff Carbon Ribbon Source power
Vac_man, nice review, very well written. I'd really like to see some digital pictures of your power delivery system. Do you have any you can email me?Best regards, 
Digital Interconnect Issue
Take a look at the i2Digital interconnect.Info located at i2Digital.comRegards, 
Swap Outlet in PS Ultimate Outlet
I TOTALY AGREE with Hdm. The Porter Port (to my ears) will sound significantly better for the reason Hdm stated. 
I am confused about 15A and 20A current.
I never stopped to think about the possibility of an older home (etc) with old or small gauge wiring. One needs to be certain that the wire is at least 12-3. The posts above this post are correct and bring up some excellent points that I failed to... 
I am confused about 15A and 20A current.
Take the 15-amp circuit breaker out of your box and replace it with the same brand of breaker that's 20 amps. Email if you need directions for the removal and switch. 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Poiema I/C's and S/C's Interconnect
I know how good my Ridge Street Midnight Silver Edition IC's and SC sound. I can't imagine what the Poiema's sound like? 
Recommendations for speaker stand filler
I use the Micro-Bearing Conductive Steel Fill Material available from Star Sound Technologies. I think it's a very good product but on the pricey side. If money is not a problem, go for it! 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition GEN. II Interconnect
Hello Frank,I only use the RCA version. I think a true balanced IC could be purchased from Robert at Ridge Street. I would bet it would sound as good as the RCA. I personally have not heard it and can only speculate. 
Wanna know how noisy your AC is ?
Sean,It sounds like a very gracious idea! Please put me on the list.Thanks, 
Review: Basic Power Cord 12 ga. Power cord
Mred,Nice review! Do you know the websit address for Basic Power Cord?Thanks, 
Review: Systrum Speaker stands & equipment platform Stand
Jack_n_roberts,Nice review, very thorough!I agree. I've been using the same line of equipment (audio points, monoblock stands, systrum 6 shelf rack) for quite a while and have also been very pleased. I know several Audiogon members have switched o... 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition GEN. II Interconnect
Satfrat,In my current tube system I have one pair of the SME IC’s, one pair of SME Gen.II IC’s, MSE speaker cable and two pair of MSE hook-up wire inside my Abby’s and connecting the Fostex T90A Horn super tweeter to the crossover.I added each ite... 
Replace my reciever acting as a pre with???
In my opinion you could improve your sound quality in the manners you mentioned by upgrading to a better preamp. The question is how much do you have to spend to achieve the sound you desire.Although I don't own a Channel Island Audio VPC-1 passiv...