texasblues1959
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| Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors Full home surge suppressor, nary a worry. No dynamics sucking boxes. Also love the suppressor for .45acp. Neighbors have no idea I am shooting targets in my backyard. | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? Some folks have more grease than others. I always wear a glove, nitrile or cotton. | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? @spin4cards X 10,000. spin4cards 50 posts 04-06-2025 at 06:41pm immatthewj Well now, I can certainly sleep better now knowing that you do not HATE the Beatles. Personally, I couldn't care less about anything you thi... | |
| Fiber Optic Cable Total Rubbish! @audioman58 That is why all the top DAC and Server MFRS are adopting fiber. Fiber optic is fine for TV ampnd midfi , quality Ethernet cables and a good linear power supply from Linear Tube Audio from the modem- Router combo ... | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? Bush and Green Day. | |
| "audiophiles listen to their equipment" @bigtwin x10 | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? @thecarpathian I can see where it could be confusing. I am disagreeing that the oils in our skin would cause hot spots on the surface of a vacuum tube. Easy on the aspirin they will burn a hole in your stomach. | |
| Is this a new trend? I just love a quality stand mount 2 way speaker. Always have. | |
| Anyone wear gloves to handle vacuum tubes? @thecarpathian I do not think this is the case with Vacuum Tubes. This is very much so true when handling Halogen Light Bulbs as they run very hot and would could burn the oils deposited on the bulb from your hands. KT88 not so much. I still am c... | |
| Have you reached your end point with this addictive hobby? Well I was done until today, ordered a new pre-amp. Oh well | |
| Mike's Barn. I Like Mike. | |
| A life sentence!!! My Legato Unum's by Sonner Audio | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? If you are asking the question, the answer is no. | |
| Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers? The more things change the more they stay the same. | |
| Vinyl sounds better (shots fired) I prefer analog but that does not mean it is the end-all. Our digital is very strong too. |