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noromance

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Shouldn’t Do This, but…
@goofyfoot White is neutral, black is "positive." I replaced the positive first. White, Black and then Ground.   
Discount on Internet order
Maybe. Just make sure you're not getting a too good to be true deal that could be a scam.  
4th of July Music
America - Simon & Garfunkel American Stooge - Mary Chapin Carpenter American - Lana Del Rey Living in America - Aztec Two-Step American Idiot - Green Day American Woman - The Guess Who Young Americans - David Bowie Help Save The Youth O... 
How do I discharge the capacitors in my PS audio P20 ?
@frankmc195 If I had to wait 24 hours every time I needed to work on a tube amp... Erik has the correct answer. Then after the wait ...  
How do I discharge the capacitors in my PS audio P20 ?
The nextpcb article above says to short caps with a screwdriver. I do not recommend subjecting power capacitors, especially electrolytic ones to a dead short as they may be permanently damaged. It's possible that the PS Audio unit already dischar... 
How do I discharge the capacitors in my PS audio P20 ?
Assuming you don't have a 10watt 1k resistor on hand, you could use a 40w light bulb.  
Linear Power Supply
For $395, the 7volt CIAudio unit would be a worthwhile upgrade.     
Plugging rear ports of "bookshelf" speakers?
...and potentially altering its intended sonic signature.   
Warm, yet detailed tube preamp
Have you tried rolling in some other tubes? A good amp with great tubes can best a great amp with average tubes.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Sir Neville Marriner - Albinoni: Adagio And Music By Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Pachelbel (Angel 1974)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Erno Dohnanyi, Kodály Quartet - String Quartet In A major, Op. 7, String Quartet In D flat major, Op. 15/2 (Hungaroton 1977)  
What was the most expensive record that you ever bought ?
I posted my most expensive purchased record above. I’m adding in my most valuable as probably an original UK Harvest NM/NM Syd Barrett The Madcap Laughs. Bought it for $2 in 1984 and listed comparables are on sale for c. $600.  
Holbo airbearing turntable
Fremer reviews it here.   
Holbo airbearing turntable
Never heard of it until now. Looks interesting and this reviewer likes it. You might check out their Facebook page.  
Is the idea of audiophile listening a dying concept as boomers die off?
If you watch the show reports, it looks like the high end industry is thriving. But the pricing is stratospheric. It certainly appears to be the case that manufacturers and dealers are making a cash grab from the new money cohort.