vair68robert

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Surge protection
I totally agree with erik_squires and dpop . I had my system connected to a Tripp-Lite when the neutral wire to my building broke sending 240 volts into my building , burning out 2 refrigerators , exploding light bulbs and taking out the Tripp-Li... 
The Beatles Revolver
I ordered the 2 vinyl record edition based on how much I liked the 50th anniversary versions of Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road as well as the mono versions of both . As for the information or disinformation of the recording technique the Beatles used... 
Which arms share the Rega Geometry?
@ dhcod Have you made a decision ? I just ordered an Audiomods Series Six Classic ,  the model without the micrometer,  Replacing my  37 year old RB300 . The pound vs. dollar exchange rate made it the right time to buy .    
Joni Mitchell remasters on the way
Would not every version of Joni's releases before Shadows and Lights on CD  be " remastered "  from analog tapes ?   
Balance control?
paulgardner  You've received a lot of good advice yet still have an imbalance problem . Do you hear an imbalance with mono records ? Do your classical symphony records have the correct orientation ? Dealing with this problem for some time ? Wh... 
Where did you buy your first audio gear?
Fun reading ,  Pacific Stereo  on Broadway in Chicago about 1974 , I walked back and forth between Midwest Stereo about a half dozen times listening and then bargaining . Ended up with Sony 6065 receiver , Dual 1229 TT , Ampex cassette deck and ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Yasmin Williams   Urban Driftwood  If you like John Fahey and Leo Kottke then you might like the guitar playing of Ms. Williams .  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
bleske Great album , I saw him for the first time in the early 70's at the Quite Knight in Chicago . I have almost all of his albums !  
Amp Internal Wire
If you replace the AC power wiring use a larger gauge . Also you have 2@  5 x 20 fuses in your IEC connector that are probably glass , you should replace them also with ceramics , Bussmann or Littelfuse .    
Amp Internal Wire
Nice Work Great pictures , one suggestion replace the glass fuses with ceramic ones .    
Which arms share the Rega Geometry?
AudioMods , Moth and Mitchell tonearms have the 222mm pivot to spindle length Check out vinyl engine for other tonearms if you would consider used arms .    
Amp Internal Wire
rickysnit I used Cardas chassis wire and their solder , also their speaker binding post and RCA connectors .   9.5 awg from board to speaker posts !  and 20 awg from rca connectors to board .  Cardas is harder to work with than most because you h... 
OK...here's another tweak that really works
deecee " actually I like the effect after a few plays of music " I've noticed the same , thought it was just me .    
OK...here's another tweak that really works
Ayre  CD disc. "Irrational but Efficacious!". I also use the Cardas Frequency Sweep & Burn-in record .    
Best fuses for under $50?
robertsong $50 each ? I have 7 fuses on my amp , the most expensive is a Furutech as the main fuse , then I use 2  HiFi tuning fuses on the signal inputs and finally 4 bussman ceramic fuses on the power rails .  Total cost under $100 , but I di...