thecarpathian

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Good outlet for amplifiers
That's what I plan on doing, sure can't hurt (unless you forget to shut off the breaker!)  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
Couldn't have said it better myself! Because I have no clue what you're talking about.  
Good outlet for amplifiers
@vthokie83 , Thank you! Yes, thinking about it copper is too soft by itself. Perhaps the use of rhodium is because it’s a very hard metal. But there are so many more metals with superior conductivity. Maybe it’s applied in such a thin coat it’s c... 
Good outlet for amplifiers
Hi, @mclinnguy , Yes, I know. Was wondering if anyone had them, and thoughts. Rhodium I don’t understand, it’s a lousy conductor. All copper or better yet silver coating seems the way to go. My thought on the all copper is your attaching bare cop... 
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
Did you just trade him a graph for a turntable??! Dibs on the second one! Best I can do is send you a graph explaining how rubber chickens are funnier than fake dog poop...  
Good outlet for amplifiers
Anyone have all copper receptacles?  
Beware, scammers everywhere
@immatthewj , "I have only bought one second hand piece of gear from a private seller in my life, and for that we went COD. Is COD still a viable option?" C.O.D?! Didn’t that predate electricity? What did you buy, a new harness for your oxen? ... 
Beware, scammers everywhere
@winerocks , I'm sure it hurt more to disappoint them than to lose the money. That just sucks all around. Karma will get’em! It may take a while, but the bill always comes due.  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
@grislybutter , I was of course responding especially to your super awesome graph thingy...  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
Hoowee ! The big brains are out today! You guys are impressive...  
Why do I have to prove I am a human, every time I refresh a page on this site ?
I’m with you! Say a cyborg wanted to join. Technically he/she is capable of doing it, but this place is rife with anti-cyborgites. I can prove it: Question to any forum member; When was the last time you invited a cyborg over for dinner, or jus... 
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
So, it has an ADC/DAC in it? A lot of folks on line, even some learned ones thinks the ’D’ stands for digital and writes as if the amp is when as far as I can tell when delving a bit into it isn’t correct.  
Audiohifistore.com is a SCAM
Their place must be huge! Every picture of gear is in a different room. Talk about classy!  
Why do I have to prove I am a human, every time I refresh a page on this site ?
@mesonto , I mean it could be a cat, or a parrot, or an ocelot. My cat can be a real jerk. Who knows what he'll say when he gets on here when I'm at work...  
Would I be wasting my money to get a turntable?
So, this thing takes an analog signal, digitizes it, then converts it back to analog? Why?