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High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Effect
I received a jar of HF Cleaning Clay with the purchase of a cable. Anybody know what this is used for?@68pete Do you use the contact enhancer on cable connections? 
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Effect
How long is this sale? 
MHDT dac/Garage 1217 adapter owners your favorite tubes
Full disclosure; I have an all tube system including an Audio Note Dac. I answered your query since I use the same tube types as you. Your findings on BB vs PQ are interesting. I think the BB’s have more drive with good air on top. PQ are more lai... 
Purchase from Canada
Canada to US, the VAT is based on the item’s country of origin. I purchased an Audio Note dac from a Canadian dealer, he calculated the approximate tax for a UK product and shipped it. Fine. Then UPS knocks on my door and wants me to pay the VAT, ... 
Underwood HiFi Cables
@andy2  We're talking about the Gold series. I'm sure all the cables are from China. 
M101 Nova Power Cord
Congratulations on the improvement. Your post is almost word for word what I experienced with my first PC upgrade.  
Rega Planar 3: Is the Exact a significant upgrade from the Elys 2?
You can do much much better than the Elys 2. You’ll be looking to upgrade very soon after your purchase.  Former Elys owner here. 
MHDT dac/Garage 1217 adapter owners your favorite tubes
Never heard of a Siemens 7308 gold pin/Bugle Boy. Amperex makes Bugle Boys and has the BB logo. Also, there is no 7308, only 6922 and 6DJ8.Siemens makes excellent tubes. Does yours have the BB logo of a whistling tube?Good source...http://www.audi... 
MHDT dac/Garage 1217 adapter owners your favorite tubes
6922 SQ/PQ gold pin are Amperex or Philips and are very revealing. You’ve tried quite a few different flavours, so what aspects of sound are you looking for.There’s Telefunken, great dynamic range, very revealing, and lots of air on top. And expen... 
Will line conditioner do anything for the other receptacle in a duplex?
The EP-250 looks like a good device, although I have no knowledge of its performance.I’m not sure you fully understand the benefit of this device. There is no preferred conduit, this power conditioner/surge protector "cleans" the noise in all the ... 
pro-ject cd box rs2 vs jays audio cd2 mk3
The OP must really appreciate your contribution to this thread jasonbourne52. 
Will line conditioner do anything for the other receptacle in a duplex?
The purpose of the module type power conditioner is to clean the AC line from the receptacle to the service panel. That includes both duplexes which are connected. Often, multiple modules are used in separate duplexes to reduce noise on other line... 
Your NOS tube favorites.
My favourites always seem to be expensive:Tung Sol 6SN7GT/ VT-231         Black Round Plates.Sylvania JAN-CHS VT-231.Amperex (or Philips) 7308 PQ.Tung Sol 12AU7 Black glass.Brimar CV4004 Boxplates. 
Your NOS tube favorites.
I have always wanted to try Mullards...and TelefunkensThey're polar opposites, but both are excellent in the right circuit.There are quite a few types of Mullards, this is a situation where the most expensive are the best. MC1 (nearly extinct)  an... 
Help selecting a power cord.
@pauly Very well said. I agree.