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Directv to ARC DAC?
Maybe, try it and see. 
New Pass Labs 250.8 - Jan 2014
I'm sure all of the .5 series amps will become .8 series amps in time. Probably even the XA series of class A amps. 
What is the best sounding amp for Maggies 3.7?
Kaizan...excellent purchase! Those are the amps I will be buying someday when I have the funds. Just couldn't swing them this time out, but absolutely enjoyed my demo time with them. Nice preamp too!Happy listening! 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Last night was:Mayer Hawthorne-"A Strange Arrangement" and "How Do You Do". Have you guys heard this artist? He is really, really good. His music is classified as "Neo-Soul". 
Your Favorite AC Outlets
Thanks again Al and everyone else for the explanations! And SORRY to the OP for getting a little off topic. 
Your Favorite AC Outlets
Al...as usual your comments are highly informative and greatly appreciated! I'm still kinda confused about the "outlet" part of this.I have dedicated 20 amp lines that run from my service box to the outlet in the wall. So do I or don't I have isol... 
Recommend a used vintage receiver for under $100?
Someone just posted a really nice Nakamichi receiver here on Audiogon. I was a Nak dealer for many years and these are incredible sounding units.http://app.audiogon.com/listings/receivers-nakamichi-ta-2a-1-owner-amazing-stasis-sound-2013-11-15-vin... 
Your Favorite AC Outlets
Hey Al, (Almarg), if you are reading this could you please explain what an "isolated ground" is to me? I'm a little confused by what Babybear posted. Thank you sir! 
Your Favorite AC Outlets
There have been many threads on this topic with just as many opinions here on Audiogon.I use the Porter Ports and really like them, but there are a lot of alternatives.Here's a good thread to read:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ymisc&... 
Did you get your new Music Direct catalogue yet?
Music Direct has probably the nicest catalog of any of the music dealers out there! Got mine yesterday. It sure looks like they spend a fortune on them.VERY nice indeed!!! 
Anti static guns
I completely agree with Doug about GruvGlide. We sold it in my stores when it first came out many years ago. Once we figured out what it was doing, we quit selling it.IMHO, not a good product, but like Doug stated, "As in most things audio, it's a... 
thickest outer record sleeves, where to buy them?
Sleeve City does indeed sell the 5 mil ones:http://www.sleevecityusa.com/ultimate-outer-5-0-record-sleeve-p/9380.htmI agree with you about the thickness being too hard to use. I tried them many years ago and went back to the 3 mil sleeves. 
Best Class A amp with SLAM
Mapman...from the website product page:"We included a very easy to use built-in tube tester (which can be used at any time the amp is on), allowing one to test the output tubes 'on-the-fly' in a matter of seconds. Bias and DC offset functions are ... 
thickest outer record sleeves, where to buy them?
Bags Unlimited has them up to 6 mil thick. I use the 3 mil ones and really like them.https://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-90-poly-sleeves.aspx 
Great films where music is a central theme.
"Sound City was awesome"I totally agree! I've watched it several times now and really enjoyed it.