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AudioQuest DBS jacks and DBS cables? What size?
@khbaur330162 your welcome. I dont know why they changed either,but glad to hear you got some new Sky's. They are a great IC and I love mine.  
AudioQuest DBS jacks and DBS cables? What size?
I have older Sky ICs and Mont Blanc speaker cables, When I upgrade them to 72v back in the day AQ just gave me a Y adapter to connect to the second pack. I say call AQ and just order the Y adapter and second pack.  
Upgrade from my Audio Research LS7 to a remote control model?
@dave43 just checking up to see if you found a ARC LS 15 or 16 yet.  
Upgrade from my Audio Research LS7 to a remote control model?
@dave43 I had a LS-15 for about 10 years and was very happy with it till I got a LS-25MKI. The PH3/ LS15 was a great combo and I think you will be very happy with. If looking at a LS16 make sure you get a MKI not a MKII, the MKI will have the same... 
Upgrade from my Audio Research LS7 to a remote control model?
Wow!! looking at the remote volume control I cant understand why pay $1300 for this devise. I would rather have a better preamp that has betterĀ  soundstage and be more neutral than the LS7 for not much more $$ than the volume control. But what eve... 
Upgrade from my Audio Research LS7 to a remote control model?
Why dont you get an ARC LS-15 or LS-16mki. Same sig sound as your LS-7 but much better performing all around.  
ARC Q's
@dweller @curiousjim , Thank you both for the info. I posted a wanted ad so I shall see what happens.  
ARC Q's
@dweller thank you, but how do you place a wanted ad on Agon? @curiousjim Yes, the LS-25 mki with the last year with 6922 tubes.  
Upgrade Cart/Subplatter on Rega Planar 2 or Step up to Clearaudio Concept
@uncrocco The TT will make the biggest difference. I had a Music Hall MMF2.2 with a Nagaoka MP200 cart. Upgraded the platter to a acrylic platter with a MH cork mat running thru a ARC PH3se phonostage. After 4 years of happiness got bit by the upg... 
Fire and smoke damage
@dekay and @georgehifi...Thank you both for the info. I contacted ARC is morning and they recommended either LP1 or Deoxit to clean all boards and tube sockets. Gear has been sitting out on there edge for 2 weeks now so I guess its time to try cle... 
Fire and smoke damage
Hey guys thanks for the info. Waiting to hear back from insurance company. Gear is really not water damaged but heavy smoke damage. The room the gear was in did not suffer any fire damage at all just heavy black smoke and what little water come in... 
Old digital that still kicks butt
My Teac VRDS 25X from 2004 sounds wonderful, dont think I need to upgrade anytime soon. 
Audioquest Water XLR Interconnects
@onehorsepony, I sold B&W for over 10 years, and yes the 802D's were bright and some what aggressive. I've never been a fan of B&W, highly overrated speaker. 
Old work electrical boxes
Ive used the metal old work box with the flip out wings. Works great and no problems after 10 years of use. 
Cal Audio Alpha/Delta Question
@tweak1 I plan on looking for some new tubes. I'm going to check oue Brent and see what he recommends, will also check Tube Depot as I usually buy from them. I have a Acoustic Zen Tsunami 2 PC on the Alpha and it sounds very nice for now.