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Amperex 6922 USA vs Amperex 6922 Holland
It would be useful to note that 6922 is not exactly similar to 6DJ8 or 7308 though they sprouted from the same family tree over a period in history. Unless a tube is specifically labelled such, even suggested European interchangeability I guess ar... 
Automatic tube timer?
Zargon, saw hourcounter like what you describe at this site. Sorry, so much information, so you really have to study thru' yourself or with your technician for your exact purpose.http://www.newark.com/eflyer/omron/Omron%20Data%20Sheets/04c%20-%20D... 
A Wholly Different Approach to Power Conditioning
Sean is correct to be extra cautious about inverters. Professional studio equipment makers like eg Studer, mentioned by Twl's post, must have had very extensive R&D data and the solutions to overcome noise problems related to inverter operatio... 
What would it take to balance a stereo power amp ?
DiceThis might be a nice site to visit should you want to DIY.http://www.epanorama.net/links/audiocircuits.html 
how to eliminate air-born RF
Assuming that Edesilva might be on the right track about a very strong electromagnetic field (EMF)expanding and contracting at 60hz frequency from a rogue external power equipment, your speaker cables can pick up that like a wire-loop induction. I... 
I strangled my pipe
Nrchy,Your right on. I reported similar observations some time back about bass prominance and darker presentation with larger supply cables. It is as if the extra masses of copper and insulation dielectric allow a more stable ride on the main wave... 
30 Amp Breaker Question
Agree with Johnhifi, but like to add that the prescribed breaker per code is meant to protect the correct sized WIRING that comes after it, from overheating and possibly causing a fire. An equipment failure current might not be high enough to trip... 
Someone help me Sound Too Thin ?????
Boonakiat, before spending big money on equipment change why not try to borrow interconnects like the VdHul 1st series or Ultimate, Cardas Cross series or Straightwire Maestro II. They are known for large sounding, reasonable overall tonal balance... 
Former Spica owners ... what did you trade up to ?
Spica Tc60 lacked the bottom notes, good only for vocals.Dynaudio A72 floorstander is a grand piano by comparison, and not too expensive to own. 
"Best" cable elevators?
Cut toroidal sections of a lightweight styrofoam pipe insulation sleeve of suitable size. If you have banana plugs it will be quite easy to insert the speaker cable through to fit snugly at few inches interval. Put in only as many as you need to s... 
Tips needed for best FM reception
I had a antenna signal problem when I connected my Creek T43 to cable broadband FM radio socket. Symptom was the tuner automatically toggling between stereo/mono; extremely irritable when it happened.Someone recommended and gave me to read "Nippon... 
Help: Searching for Vandersteen-like speakers...
Dynaudio Audience 72 is around your budget. These medium sized floorstanders are giantkillers for your money, don't pass a chance to audition them. They are 4-ohm single wired.I succeeded driving them to a very high level of musical realism with a... 
4ohm vs 8 ohm......why one or the other.......
The early audio designer had to settle for some figures to work with I guess.Did it date back to the little note left for the milkman..?2 pints to a quart, 4 quarts to a gallon...8 pints for an audiophiles' milkshake party? 
Best Dark Sounding Amp For Bright Speakers?
Mfb33,If you DIY, Try a generic larger powercord preferably the type with overall metal braid before going the more expensive ways. Refinement type powercords can be pursued later after you know the size and geometry to look for.Just come across t... 
Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype?
I have used pure silver solid conductor AudioTruth LapisX3 interconnects for my tubed poweramp driving Dynaudio A72 speakers. Both low and high extensions gone missing.