rodman99999

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... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Typical(I haven’t tried, BUT- it can’t work, SO THERE)! An apposite avatar, apparently. 
Looking for A Cost Effective Phono Amp- Any suggestions?"
+1, for the PS Audio GCPH. I liked being able to remotely MUTE the output, when cleaning & dropping the stylus. Also, just before my Safety Raiser did it’s thing, at the end of the record. If you can solder; HEXFREDs and better regulators(both... 
Conrad Johnson Premier 140 fuse is blown
Upscale should agree, you’ve done your due diligence.  Kevin does(typically) take very good care of his customers. 
Impact of phase inversion by preamp
Hopefully, you can find something helpful/enlightening, in all that.   
Impact of phase inversion by preamp
@ligjo- This may be of interest(scroll down to the actual article): Polarity Think Piece: A Speculation Regarding Perception of Detail and: https://www.stereophile.com/content/absolute-phase-fact-or-fallacy   Stereophile again:  https://www.stere... 
Pin point imaging isn't for everyone
This Stereophile article may interest some:    https://www.stereophile.com/content/stereo-image  
Need recommendations for a Step Up Transformer for Denon 103
This was designed, with your cart in mind: http://www.auditorium-23.de/Accessories/Transformers.html I have one and it works very nicely, with my Denon(ancient/classic) 103D and Dynavector 17D3 carts. https://6moons.com/audioreviews/auditorium23/2... 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
@flat4- KUDOS(for not giving up) and- ENJOY! 
Conrad Johnson Premier 140 fuse is blown
From indications; that would be a good/safe idea. Did you carefully follow the manual’s re-biasing procedure, for each tube, repeating it after 30 minutes? That should have also been performed, after the glowing tube was moved. 
Used speakers: Cleaning tips?
@washline -  Here's a possible option:   https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Triple-Dust-Wipes-Cleaning/dp/B00OMSX1W0  It's so sad, that some can't tell the difference, between an, "answer" and an obvious request for information/guidance(one main purpo... 
Conrad Johnson Premier 140 fuse is blown
Happy listening(again)! 
Pin point imaging isn't for everyone
The CD version, of the Chesky Jazz Sampler, Vol 1:  https://www.amazon.com/Chesky-Records-Sampler-Audiophile-Compact/dp/B000003GF3    
PS Audio Revises Marketing to a Direct Sales Only Model
Lots of speculation, above.  Why not wait and see, what shape the PS Audio Direct Sales model takes, before scuttling the ship?   Far as hearing before buying; many that sell direct, offer a 30 day/no questions, return policy.   McGowan has never ... 
Pin point imaging isn't for everyone
The following provide tests, with which one may determine whether their system actually images, or reproduces a soundstage, as recorded. ie: On the Chesky sampler/test CD; David explains in detail, his position on the stage and distance from the m... 
What about transducers in the Audio system?
They’re sold with a, "No-Risk", 30 day, satisfaction guarantee. Find out if they work for YOU(in your particular system/experiment). https://www.synergisticresearch.com/isolation/accessories/ect/