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Help! Power question
PS. ... IF you are not familiar with electric wiring and experienced at handling it, an electrician is really the way you should go, with 1 word of caution.... if you are not familiar with the electricians reputation, ensure he checks everything, ... 
Help! Power question
Mlapenta, you are experiencing a massive dip in your current from the panel....line conditioners only massage the voltage.  When the ac kicks it has a high instantaneous current draw to get it going...the ac is 240volt so it is fed by both phases ... 
Solutions and Tweaks from our 2 Channel Audio journeys applied to Video / HT components?
David... I’ve been researching the living heck out of new power chords for my entire system, including tv, and commend you for your foresight. I just realized (last night!) That my new Sony Z9D has the exact problem you avoided....power chord is h... 
Kimber 12tc break in time
Blueranger...Generally, the thicker the cable, the longer the break in. This also is dependent on the complexity of the design. Start at low power and gradually increase your volume daily thru breakin. This facilitates a gradually proper alignment... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
Thanks Zavato. As a result of Technik’s comments, I started furutech reading which lead me into the "right" DIY. At this point I’m looking at, dependent on the component, a mix of power chords: furutech DIY, DHL DIY, and Pangea ready made. mixing ... 
Speaker cables
Check out Silnote Audio which has been reviewed as a very adaptable speaker wire by several pro reviewers. In 1 specific review the writer  referred to them as "sonic chamelions" which play well with a variety of component types. The Silnote Audio... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
Technik ... you’re getting me excited here. … I’m a detail guy. Everything is important, but the first thing that captures my attention is hearing the detail, separation, layering. What then draws me in is focused placement of acoustics in a 3d so... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
tecknik...I've started some reading on Furutech cables and thus far looks quite impressive!   I've noticed posts in the past on their receptacles and already going with Furutech for that. Thinking it through, selling really isn't a concern if I ge... 
Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ?
OP:- Bookshelf - Analytical- Detailed, natural, extended highs- Balanced and Controlled Bass that is still solid - Neutral, but forward with VG 3d staging- Outstanding lifelike vocals- Good Air- Very Fast and revealing Speaker will show you the ma... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
Hmmm ... Elizabeth...great point, and thank you. I realize there are reviews to be read and lots of them. I was actually knee deep in them and relogated to buy PS Audio stuff used, when I bumped into the used cable issue that is looming and growin... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
Any thoughts on DH Labs, or Jenvings Supra? 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
Thank you all...  I am unfortunately, for the first time ever, turned away from  the preowned market, with this particular component, as the China connection of fraudulent new hi end power cables has dooped so many audiophiles, those counterfeits ... 
DIY Power Cables Instead of Used
But clothes hangers carry 1000s of dollars in designer  clothing,,,certainly they could carry a quality elextricate current?? 
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
I'm definitely there with you on that jimman.  With the exception of the about to happen electrical feed upgrades I'm working on, and my disc spinner, everything in my system is preowned, bank auctioned or maufacturers close out.  Now if only we c... 
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
Another consideration is this: ever notice how stock in dollar store goes up in a recession when all the other retailers go down? It’s about affordability and penny pinching in troubled times, amd comfort in spending in good times. Better example ...