livin_262002

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the nordost blue heaven power cord
Depends what it's going to power. I have 2 of those cables, work well with my Phone pre and CDP. Didn't notice any change when used on my amp though. 
Considering switching to Tubes
I've been using Graaf GM50B with my Wilson Benesch ACT (fairly inefficient : 89dB 6 Ohm nominal and 3 Ohm minimum) speakers. Can't complain. Graaf has enough juice to control the WB speakers. You should be OK with B&Ws as long as you don't go ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw  Thank you! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tommy Flanagan - Overseas Mono 
Tubes or stick with S/S
Been happy with my Graaf GM50B integrated.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jose Neto - Mountains and Seas (Water Lily) 
Reel to Reel Repair Chicagoland area
Glad to be of help. 
Reel to Reel Repair Chicagoland area
I recommend Sam. He has restored a lot of RtRs.Skywave Tape Deck Repair617 McLean Ave.Bensenville, IL 60106E mail: skywavebe@sbcglobal.net(630)616-0932 
CEC CD3100 CD player tray belt, puzzled indeed!
Uber, I have that player. If I'm not mistaken, the transport has a magnetic locking mechanism that firmly holds the CD against the spindle. The magnetic locking is actuated when the tray closes and pushes it. Check if with the problematic belt, th... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tommy Flanagan - Overseas - Mono 
Help - I've Got the Dreaded Transformer Growl....
As Ralph  mentioned you need a DC blocker.  I have a PS Audio UPC-200 HB (Humbuster) version. It works great. I also have a DIY single outlet DC blocker. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Best of Nat King Cole, cassette :-) 
Whats playing on your system today?
Got it. Switched to (cassette) Tape now (Tandberg 3014A), listening to Super Tramp, Crime of The Century, MFSL, simply outstanding recording. 
Whats playing on your system today?
@uberwaltz  I need to check "The Flat Earth - Thomas Dolby" album. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Dire Straits, On Every Street, Vinyl.