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Hi End Fuses
thanks so much--just read it--seems like there is something to it-- 
mixing brands
Barto. Thank you that makes good sense. I'm using Nordost ice now testing with diff cables and they seem fine thanks again 
Wife stepping on speaker wire
tell her she may need a spanking 
effect of new cartridge
fair question---just playing the "numbers" game in that i'm thinking a cartridge upgrade with a more expensive cartridge would help overallHey-I could be wrong--it does sound good now but not being super experienced with analog,I'm not sure what r... 
is there a difference between 192 dac and 96?
thanks for all the responses--all are prudent---will ultimately have to discern by simply listening 
Anyone have issues with Primaluna main amp fuses?
Jarrod recommended a higher fuse value------I do have power/surge protection in that I use a high end Audience line conditioner if that's what your referring to in power protection 
Anyone have issues with Primaluna main amp fuses?
premature in that the fuse blew 2 weeks after putting it in...i blew 3 or 4 within a 2 month period-----i called upscale audio andfound out that certain cities--due to voltage issues need to use a higher fuse value. 
O.C.D. Speaker placement
I think we all need to "listen and enjoy the music more and worry less about the equipment 
How much does your system retail for?
first--show me your credentials as a bonafide divorce lawyewe will all need your services 
mixing tube brands
thanks---helpful indeeddo u use diff brands from pre amp vs amp as well? 
stereo 90 Rogue amp hum noise
noise stays at same level---all tubes are new actually and test perfect 
Words From the Wise
first piece of advice--listen to the "music" and not the equipment"--let your ears guide you as opposed to a commission oriented sales person. Also--"The Audio Beat"is a great on line publication by Marc Mickelson--he always has great advise and r... 
HUM when I switch on components-
disconnect each component separately and ascertain if the hum still exists to determine which unit is causing what is most likely a "ground loop"---or use a cheater plug on each unit and see if it takes away the ground loop--but cheater plugs as a... 
issues with ground loop from DAC?
ZD542--thanks--but not a big fan of cheater plugsI am using An Audience line conditioner 
Words From the Wise
I concur with having the wife audition with you before buying-my wife can be in the next room with the washing machine going and she can hear a difference when i change inter connects_ I kid u not---and she sure looks better than my buddies sittin...