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Brown Electronic Laboratory amplifer 1001 MV
You are right that it's a great solid state amp. If it's a MK V then you are extremely lucky. I think @oddiofyl is on to something. Find a good tech to change the jacks and verify the unit is otherwise hunky-dory.   
Brown Electronic Laboratory amplifer 1001 MV
The cables you're having issues with you've used before I'm assuming. I'm curious to know what are the cables that will not fit. The problem is the pins have too much diameter not a length issue?  
Brown Electronic Laboratory amplifer 1001 MV
@kenema  Sorry but I'm an old tech challenged guy, so I am no help about posting pictures. You say you were gifted the BEL. Any chance to have a conversation about it with the donor?  
Brown Electronic Laboratory amplifer 1001 MV
I have an early version BEL 1001. Never had any issue with a variety of RCA's. Are the male pins too large?  Could you describe why a standard RCA will not connect and what you see upon examination?  
New Project RS2T transport
My Nikola II has shipped and is projected to arrive on Friday. Also, Sumiko messaged me yesterday that my replacement RS2-T is tested and ready to do the exchange.  I guess the old adage "when it rains it pours" applies here. Hopefully all goes... 
New Project RS2T transport
@robshaw  The reason Charles and I chose the  same LPS is simply the fact I have a lot of respect for Charles 1 Dad's knowledge and audiophile connections for evaluation purposes. In other words I've ridden his coattails! I ordered the LPS on Ju... 
New Project RS2T transport
@charles1dad Frustrating...yes. I know it hasn’t been a real long time, but it sure feels that way. It can be hard for a business to do but what’s that saying about under promise and over deliver? Anyway, I feel it has to be shipped this week b... 
New Project RS2T transport
Purchased a Nikola II on July 6th.  My last update inquiry was on Aug. 16th. Fidelizer has respond timely to requests for information. The following day I was informed my unit was to be built that weekend and should be shipped to me this past wee... 
Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...
Give Loreena McKennitt an audition. Amazing voice coupled with a hypnotic style.  
New Project RS2T transport
Many fine recommendations listed so far. I have a Cullen Crossover, Triode Wire Labs 8+ and a 10+ along with a Signal Cable magic PC and 3 Signal Cable Digital References. I wasn't a fan of the Signal magic however for my system and set up the D... 
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
Easy, Yellow Submarine on acid.  
New Project RS2T transport
@charles1dad Thank you Charles. With my chair right next to the transport I never used the remote. I guess I should have previously paid some attention to the instructions that I just looked at. Maybe if I had I might have been able to listen... 
New Project RS2T transport
@charles1dad Wait, I’m confused. My wall wart which has been in service while I await the Nikola II is always plugged in. However, for each attempted listening session I would utilize the small power lever on the front of the RS2-T that when acti... 
New Project RS2T transport
It sure looks like the RS2-T gremlins are out in full force today. My main problem has been intermittent powering up just as @robshaw described. Up to today when the unit didn’t power up, a 10-minute recess and retry would yield results. Once po... 
New Project RS2T transport
Thanks to all who commented on the magnetic puck. I wasn't too concerned with it since my unit is soon to be swapped out. But last night under close examination I too had a teeny rough spot which upon removal corrected this issue.    For those ...