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Two "Different" Rectifier Tubes in Pair OK???
To clarify earlier posting,both channels sound the same in the Cary SLA-70Sig amp, since each rectifier tube affects both channels. There is no right or left allocation with this dual rectifier tube design. 
Two "Different" Rectifier Tubes in Pair OK???
In my Cary SLA-70Sig amp the two NOS 5V4G rectifier tubes (Sylvania, and RCA) are of different construction, and there is no problem.Cary informed me that both work together, not on separate channels.In actual use in this amp, one can hear differe... 
isolation
Audiolifestyle, Consider taking advantage of the ninety day trial period from Herbiesaudiolab.com for Tenderfeet, or Iso-Cups with two different ball options, under CD player.Even within the first few minutes, you will clearly hear the benefits fo... 
B&O turntable question
In order to determine which is the right channel output, and which is the left channel output from your B&O 2000, simply plug the black B&O output into your red RCA phono input, the gray B&O output into your white RCA phono input, and ... 
"Great RCA interconnects under $100?"
Tube540,I just noticed the return to Audiogon advertising of the RCA interconnects from Auricle Audio Design - made by Joe Mazzaglia.These are the among the lowest cost interconnects, yet able to deliver excellent results with better quality compo... 
Power cable that will "calm" digital
If you can find a modestly priced power cable of an older edition from Marigoaudio.com, then this may help by removing the digital nasties, as it did for me. Also, vibration control with Herbiesaudiolab.com "The Black Hole" CD mat will help, for a... 
Speaker Footer Advise Please
Leica_man, I am having trouble accessing details, or picture of the exact footers you obtained. Is there a website or dealer address which has more information, pictures, and pricing? 
Speaker Footer Advise Please
Perfectionist, Years ago, I did the same with circular vibration absorbers from Audio Advancements LLC, seating them within the top of the original Aurios MIB's. It reduced slipping of components resting upon metallic top of Aurios. There was a fa... 
tweaks
Equipment support ideas from Herbiesaudiolab.com, such as reasonably priced Tenderfeet, and Big Fat Black Dots, will enable impressive, across the board, improvement. And, the ninety day home trial policy is unbeatable.To warm up the sound, aside ... 
Speaker Footer Advise Please
And, a third path: Herbiesaudiolab.comDoubled-up Big Tenderfeet placed beneath the bottom of heavy speaker cabinet to separate it from the solid floor.There is a ninety day home trial period. Please post which method you end up preferring. 
Neutral cables for hi-resolution, imaging system?
For the system attributes you seek, don't forget to try different speaker footers which might do the trick, ridiculously cheaply, since your desired sound is almost within reach.Herbiesaudiolab.com plain Big Fat Black Dots (ninety day home trial) ... 
Tube dampers?
I am also a fan of Herbiesaudiolab.com.However, if Herbie's will occupy too much space around your "caged" tubes, then check outtweekgeek.com for Marigo Audio Dots which are placed either on the tube base, or tip of key pin, for resonance control.... 
Rega upgrades/tweeks
Check out the Kerry Audio Design ad here on Audiogon. This topic has been covered many times, but ancient discussions may have been deleted, by now. My own experience with the Kerry Audio Design F-2 Titanium H/W Counterweight is that there are acr... 
Can room treatment improve bass accuracy?
There is a way to use the unusual Machina Dynamica products to improve bass accuracy. As I have to visit the Big Apple for a conference, if you would like to email me, then I can fill you in, and would be happy to let you use a few items to quickl... 
Wondering why AR Mods post not here?
Sometimes there seem to be posts that are delayed up to a day before appearing. Other times posts may disappear into thin air. Since almost all posts appear promptly within a few hours, you are safe in re-posting your original piece right here in ...