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Can Epiphany X plug into extension cord, what loss
Hi Ngarch, thank you.I am at ground floor with 18x18 ceramic tiles.Yes, the lenght of Romex from the breaker box is app 100 ft or more. The voltage is 119 to 122 which is measured at my Exact Power units. The 60 HZ appears to be constant since my ... 
Preserve Golden Referance sound add Netrual Ref ?
Thank you for all your response.After several days and hours of listening here is what I have found in my system as many of you indicated.Connected between CDP and preamp is a 1 and 2 meter pair Golden Referances at different inputs at the preamp.... 
Different lenghts of CNR b'tween left/right speak
Thank you for the responses. I am sorry that I have failed to mention that I will be using 2 stereo pairs since I active biamp, so for resale the lenghts is not a problem.Terry 
Bat 150 SE replacing 6C33-B power tubes problems
Hi Tom, thank you for the heads up. I have contacted BAT about the SST and their response is 'use at your own risk/void warranty'.SST appears to act as conductor between contacts and since it is in paste form it can also create electrical shorts i... 
Preserve Golden Referance sound add Netrual Ref ?
Thanks to everyone for your advice. ICs are balanced. Teac Esoteric X03 and Droplet CD players are connected with 2 pairs 1 meter Golden Ref to Bat 51 se pre. 4 meters from pre to Bryston crossover, 2 meters to non-bass BAT 150 SE amps and 2 meter... 
Bat 150 SE replacing 6C33-B power tubes problems
I like to thank everyone for their advice about the 6C33-B power tubes promblems that I was having. 300 music hours have now passed both amps are singing like I have never heard before, just amazing what new tubes can do. I would like to mention t... 
Linn Components
My owner ship of Linn Karin, Linn Karik and Linn Numeric was under a year. This was in 92-93. These units were broken in over 2 months and the sound was not impressive at all. My dealer had me upgrade to Linn SmartPower Supplies, still disappointi... 
Bat 150 SE replacing 6C33-B power tubes problems
Thank you all for this info.The sparks were inside the new power tubes that blew the 3 amps fuses. The amps suffer no damages. Guess I very am lucky. With the old original BAT factory tubes the sound is normal and sweet. However, several of the ol... 
Dedicated Lines and Wall Boxes
It is of great importance to have your breakers in the first positions at the panel and also on the same line since most homes are feed by L1 and L2 out of phase by 90 degrees and one line can be noiser that the other. 
Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and Power Condtioners
T3,P3 and L3 plugged into isolation outlets on Tice Powerblock for many years-flawless. Isolation transformer circuit 120/120 does remove noise in the line especially DC and the Tice runs cool. 
Best Subwoofer for Magnepan speakers
I feel you might be heading in the wrong direction by adding a sub. Your 3.5 can generate natural deep and massive bass notes with more powerful amps that are operating below the clipping line, Magnepans are like politicians they always need more ... 
Magnepan Speakers - Ribbon Replacement
I have blown several tweeters during the years. My reason for damaged tweeters is ss amp clipping. Since I have been using larger mono tube amps never blown any tweeters. 
Pass XVR-1 Crossover
Feb 06 issue of TAS has done a review with MG 20.1 and Pass AVRI. Please look it up, if you cannot find it I will be more than happy to mail you a photo copy.My dealer quoted 4000.00 for the Pass AVRI.If anyone has one for sale I am very interested. 
sonic frontier line 3 tube options
You only need to replace the pair of 6922 that is closest to the rear end.These positions generates 100% change in sound.My Line 3 has been upgraded to SE.In my system I have found these tubes to generate the best sounding music from my Line 3:Amp... 
Rogue Audio M-120 vs M-150
I just bought a pair of 150. These amps with stock tubes really makes my Manepan 20 top end sound very real without any harhness. I can now play Beatles,Abba,Beach Boys, and sit back enjoy until the end of time. Non harsh, Non glare, Non bright.Ve...