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question on shipping a cd player from overseas??
Looks like you will not need that 220V line now :-)All international shipments require a commercial invoice when you ship form her FedEx or UPS have them online Commercial Invoice this should work when shipping form Europe too. Pretty straight for... 
how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??
JeaThanks for the clarification I was not aware of that. Sounds like the step up isolation transformer is the way to go.I obtained my electrical engineering degree in Denmark, where standard household current is 220VAC and each home have a 3 phase... 
how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??
Jea,Why do you think there is any "risk" in installing a 220V line in a residential setting. If done properly there is no more risk in this than a 120V line. There are special outlets for just this purpose.220V outletAnd they have special AC plugs... 
how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??
MichaelIts actually easier for the transformer to handle 60 Hz than 50 HzIf its only a CD player with limited current draw Id second the step down isolation transformer, which is likely to cost a lot less than running a new line.Good ListeningPeter 
how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??
RodmanThe chassis will not get "live" in the event you describe, chassis is wired with ground only, not neutral. The three wires terminated in a standard 110V outlet in a residential setting are Phase, Neutral and Ground. In a standard 220V outlet... 
how to run a 230 volt line from my panel??
You'd need to run a new line from a new 2 pole breaker in your panel to a new 220Volt outlet in your stereo room.A 220Volt outlet has a different pinout than a 110V one the left pin is horizontal if mounted with ground towards the bottom. Do not w... 
Shipping Help
Where they at where they going to ?Good ListeningPeter 
Cary 306 pro compare to EMM cdsa se
Have used the Cary 306 Pro on occasion and it is an excellent player, but you should not discount the 303 pro either its is very nice too. The 306 is now discontinued by Cary and a newer version is to be out in a few months.Have also used the EMM ... 
Most expensive piece of vinyl you acquired is?
Raindog, :-) At the time i bought it - actually won it on a auction here on Audiogon, most other copies offered for sale was about $900 so at the time it was a good deal. However, Acoustic Sounds are re-releasing it, out in Oct/Nov this year, its ... 
Most expensive piece of vinyl you acquired is?
Roger Waters, Amused to Death, $350, Crazy money for an album :-) Good listeningPeter 
Specific Specs to Recommend a Bookshelf Speaker
I second the in wall choice - you may have to make a suitable box for it, but a in wall is designed for just what you are wanting to do.If you can find a pair of Jamo D830IW I'd highly recommend it, I designed them for Jamo back in 2001. Not too l... 
Allnic family
Nice to hear, These folks clearly care about their customers. Thanks for sharingGood Listening,Peter 
Choice of riaa and pickup - Norway callin'
Wow - no responses yet - I thought Id let it sit for a day or so before jumping in with my usual recommendation. Phono PreampAnd yes I do make them :-) however do a google search for more informationGood ListeningPeter 
Auricaps vs Dayton caps
Physically its quite easy to differentiate between the Auricaps and the Dayton Capacitors, Auricaps have a Yellow wrapper with Green filler and stranded copper leads covered with red/black insulation. Dayton Capacitors are fitted with a Black wrap... 
Entry-level speaker cables
Canare 4S11, Excellent low cost wire order at bluejeanscable.comGood ListeningPeter