thecarpathian

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Demagnetize CDs
How do you demagnetize something that's not magnetic?  
Demagnetize CDs
I bikini wax mine. If I don’t, it becomes the size of a slice of New York pizza. I'm sorry, what are we talking about?    
Install A Dedicated AC Line at home
I recommend you read response #1.  
Best 12AU7 Type Tubes for a Preamp
The prices you list for two of the three nos tubes is excessive. The RCA cleartops shouldn’t be $40 each. The Mullards go for around $175 a pair, unless they are the m8136 variant. Then they’re around $250 a pair. If you can find a strong teste... 
Rogue pharaoh II or Cronus Magnum III ?
Yes, but a tube preamp section. Wouldn't that alleviate that brightness?  
Try This With Your SS Amp
Got any amps that will make me look like Brad Pitt?  
Rogue pharaoh II or Cronus Magnum III ?
@lradder , Will you elaborate as to your opinion to avoid ribbon tweeters with the Pharaoh 2?  
Try This With Your SS Amp
I string some of those big, old timey Christmas bulbs around my solid state rig to get that effect.    
Why does rock concert sound suck?
"In the 70’s I sat 5th row for ZZ Top. Loud AND sweet. Or maybe it was the Mad Dog 2020." I bet you still have a thumpin'  headache...  
12AU7 tubes for a Rouge Audio Sphinx V3 Integrated
Let us know what tubes you are interested in before purchase. I have a good many pairs, all nos, and am thinking of putting some up for sale.  
12AU7 tubes for a Rouge Audio Sphinx V3 Integrated
Why NOS tubes are better than new tubes - NOS vacuum tubes www.nosvacuumtubes.net/customer-service/nos-tubes/   ​​​​interesting read...  
12AU7 tubes for a Rouge Audio Sphinx V3 Integrated
Amperex 7316. Smooth as a gravy sandwich.  
Cable design is a lot like creating a pizza
There's 30 seconds I'll never get back...  
how much should I spend to get a better turntable than my current turntable?
I just thought they were closeups of a white plinth...  
Ribbon Cables vs. Standard
Holy mackerel! I didn't realize the extent of the differing styles and geometries of all these! Yes, my question is way too general and simplistic.