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Happy Labor Day
Same at ya! It's kewl enough in Indy(this evening) to crank up the tubes! 
Anyone tighten up drivers occasionally
A few threads on the subject: (http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1365773409&openusid&zzRodman99999)(http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1367192865)(http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1321414909&... 
question about wire break in
A perfect example of pontificating from The Throne of Abject Ignorance. 
question about wire break in
Dielectric Absorption is far from a theory and, as anyone that knows anything about cables is aware; they all exhibit capacitance. Much of what takes place(over time), is a stabilization of the, "charge" that the cable's dielectric assumes. Those ... 
VTF, VTA, SRA, and 92 degrees - question
"This measurement is of course to be taken at the right VTF as varying it will change the SRA." So will the thickness of the vinyl(ie: standard thin Columbia pressing vs 180 or 200 gram disc). 
Cable/Fuse Direction Matters?
I've never bothered to reverse the many Hi-Fi Tuning fuses, scattered about my system, BUT- I don't doubt that some have discerned a difference. The element/burn wire that most of our 250V miniature(AGC/MDL/etc) fuses contain, must be drawn, like ... 
Cable/Fuse Direction Matters?
The crystaline structure of any metal, forms into a chevron shape when drawn(as into a wire or strand). ie: >>>>>> It is inferred that the boundaries of these crystals(and their inherent potential copper oxide) will create a sort... 
Dynavector 17D3 with a Denon AU300LC SUT
Your SUT is designed for carts with an output impedance of 3 to 40 Ohms. The 17D3= 38 Ohms. Your DL301= 33 Ohms. They are compatable in that regard. 
regarging components that have a 20a AC IEC
Does the stock cord have a 15A, 125V plug(5-15P, two vertical prongs and ground) on it? If it does; the amp's cord is designed for a 15A wall socket and you will be fine with replaced the IEC connectors, on the amps. Is it safe to assume that you ... 
Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector
Hello again Otto- You may find an audible signal degradation with an adapter, if the rest of your system is very resolving. Hopefully- you won't! 
Soundsmith is not the only game in town.
They're not the only option. ( http://www.vandenhul.com/products/phono/cartridge-repair-modification-and-re-tipping-available-services ) I highly value experience/expertise. 
Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector
Hi Otto- I do agree that those receptacles would seem an unnecessary inconvenience. If you are pleased with the unit's presentation, it's might worth converting. Not really much in the way of expense and an easy swap(if you can solder). Then again... 
Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector
I can't think of a benefit, unless the equipment/cabling was in a location that allowed for tampering. The solution would be to replace the chassis receptacles with the latching types. Personally; I would choose from those with either silver or go... 
Non-Latching or No Latch Female XLR Connector
My Mackie Onyx 32.4 has no-latch XLR chassis receptacles too(28 females). Some Neutrik chassis receptacles have a spring retainer, instead of a latch. ie: (http://www.neutrik.com/en/xlr/a-series/nc3fah-0) If you can see the locking window(slot) in... 
has anyone else tried Lloyd Walkers latest tweak
It matters not how great the piece of equipment. There will always be room for improvement, until SOMETHING exactly replicates the original performance, in every regard(timbre/dynamics/sound stage/imaging/etc), or(at least) the original tape/digit...