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NEW Pre Amp Processor - Narrowing down the list
Angela,I have a Lexicon MC1 and an EAD Signature processor. The MC1 is really good for movies but the EAD is much better for music. I recently had the EAD upgraded from a LCD to a blue VFD display that your unit will have. EAD's customer service i... 
can you use wd 40 to lubricate ?
Radio Shack sells some sort of tuner cleaner that's made for this kind of application. WD40 may contaminate the pot. 
Revel F30 vs Revel F50 vs Used Revel Studios
I have the Studio and had the F30 at the same time. I prefer the Studio over the F30 - better imaging and tighter and faster bass. The F30's bass was slightly boomy compared to the Studio. I have not seen the F50 yet. I also have revel M20 and B15... 
"Media Mail"cheap but faulty system?
I don't have a problem with seller using media mail as long as it's up front and I am not being charged for first class mail. I get pissed when I pay $4 for shiping and it arrives 2 weeks later via media mail and the postage on it is only $1. 
Can you convert balanced inputs to RCA inputs help
I would suggest getting a pre/pro with balanced output rather than using an adapter. The Aragon amp has fairly low input sensitivity so you'll need a pre/pro with high output for the amp to reach its maximum power. I think with RCA outputs, you'll... 
another with the digital lens
Pioneer PD65 reading is 0. 
Hong Kong 230 volt wired the same as U.S. 220?
The 230V in HK is 50 Hz and the plug is different. Your amp should work fine. 
Anything wrong with Treshold "T" series??
Sean is correct. The T series used IGBT transistors which is a cross between bipolar and MOSFET. I think Toshiba and International Rectifer used to manufacture them but not anymore. 
Held up in customs
The FDA is probably checking the CD player for FDA approval. Products containing laser must get FDA approval unless it uses a Class 1 laser. Most CD players use CLass 3 laser so FDA approval is mandatory. Some high end manufacturers do not comply ... 
Best data connection between Wadia 270 and 27ix?
I have always preferred ST glass cable. Wadia was the first to use the ST cable and I am pretty sure Steve will recommend the same. ST cable is commonly used in telecommunication industry and Wadia was started by a group of people from that industry. 
Dedicated Power Lines - How to?
Outlier,My neighbor helped me put in a couple of dedicated 20 amps line in my house. It took us about 8 hours to do the job. We did cut one hole about 12 x 20 inches and a couple of much smaller holes to pull the wires. My neighbor is an electrici... 
What's better: RCA or XLR?
It depends on the equipment. Some manufacturers use XLR connectors w/o really using balanced circuitry so in such cases, there is no improvement in using balanced cables. I use balanced between my Krell amps and a Wadia cd player and have noticed ... 
Fraud alert Fair warning to Audiogoners.
The guy is now at audioshopper.com selling a Mark Levinson 336 for $2800. I think I'll buy a dozen at this price. The Bryston 7B-St amp that I saw on Audioweb yesterday that was plugged into a 120V is now a brand new sealed in box. 
Fraud alert Fair warning to Audiogoners.
I saw an in audioweb for a Bryston 7Bst amps and the seller was in Spain. After looking at the photo closely, the amps were plugged into 120V outlets. Spain uses 230V. 
Can hear TV or Radio station via Phono stage ???
The phono stage contains very high gain with high impedance which makes is very susceptible to RF pick up. You might want to try shielded cables between the turntable and headamp or preamp. You might also try twisting the interconnect cable and re...