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How to stop waterboarding
So"....... I changed the rectifier tube 5r4gb instead of 5u4 on the..line stage The 5r4 draws less voltage to work properly and the “thumping stopped immediately. Cheers everyone!! Steve OP 
How to stop waterboarding
For all that replied to my quandary I am appreciative. Heck-2 months ago I tested positive for cOvid 19 and was asymptomatic.,so as a 65 year old man I certainly know gratitude. OP 
How to stop waterboarding
“Water boarding is a term in audio when to many items r hooked up to the same AC line feeding it a nd u get this repetitive bass thumpthru your speaks. If I get my preamp off the same line as my amps——it stops but running power cords that long is ... 
Anyone have experience with the Tung Sol 7581a vs. EL34, KT66, KT88, 6L6
I use old stock 7581A tubes in my 6L6 amps acct their output in a push-pull design is closer to 35 watts per side. ( most other 6L6 subs get 25). I need that acct. the speaks are low 80’s dB. They also sound great. I have no input on the newer rei... 
Tube Guru 6C33C Amp- Has anyone heard this amp??
Visit tube guru eu. For info. Visit audiomart also. 
Electronics for Harbeth, Especially Monitor 40 series
Recently, Will Vincent built for me a set of "Super Baldwin" mono amps based on the 6l6 output tube. 25 to 30W per channel based on output tubes used. I use these amps into the new Falcon acoustics LS/3/5A BBC monitors. Similar, I believe to the P... 
Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....
Willard Vincent in Idaho makes fabulous sounding SET as well as push-pull amps based on 45 tubes. I have been using a push pull for 5 years with no problems. (Amp is on everyday). His prices are close to your budget. He goes by autospec. Or google... 
Essence Super Gem Speakers
Nrt. Call me at six one o, nine o five, seven two nine seven 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Charney Audio companions with Lowther Dx-65 driver.  Folded, curved, back loaded horn with incredible dynamics, linearity, coherency, immediacy. After 45 years in this hobby I realize single-driver speaker systems sound so more lifelike than anyth... 
MM cartridges
OK, well lots of feedback on the Deccas (which is my first preference). The Decca Garrot I used was purchased new in the mid/late 80's. It is long gone and was mounted on a Morch DP-6 (unipivot). The audio mods appears to be an arm that the design... 
MM cartridges
Gentlemen: Thank you for all your responses. I will consider all the advice. 20 years ago I dumped all my analog gear. Actually gave away a Decca Garrott, Garrott P77, Signet TK7-SU, Signet TK-9E and a AKG P-100LE for free to a young audiophile wh... 
AudiogoN Inception Date?
I have been on Agon since late '97. Back then their was Agon, audio web and audio shopper. I went by a different moniker and Agon was alive and well and free in 1997. 
YG Acoustics Hailey 1.2
Audiobrian: DYSAF: just go listen to a set of YG Carmel's. There is something magical about 2 way designs done correctly. (All the old warhorses on this post know this!). After 3 years of living with this speaker it is still the best speaker I hav... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Hello, Ricks power cords interest me as does his power conditioner. Would not the power conditioner be more benefit to an entire system than one of his Rhodium power cords? They are of similar price and I could see reaching for one but not both! C 
Speaker cables for YG Carmels
I use the high fidelity line of speaker cables with my YG Carmel's. Phenomenal speaker, phenomenal cable.