will62

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Shopping for Interconnects
I was doing some reading on the Blue Jeans Cables again.  Noted a couple of people are very happy with the Belden 1505f wire cable they use.  Only around $40 a pair.  I'm happy with the LC-1 that I have.Has anyone compared the two or use the Belde... 
Shopping for Interconnects
Let me qualify my previous statement about three pairs of IC's for under $200.  Make that two right now.  Will shop for a third pair later in the year when I purchase another CD player.  samac.  I've read some reviews on the Signal cables and some... 
Shopping for Interconnects
I forgot to post the link.  Got distracted by a phone call.  Work related.https://www.performanceaudio.com/shop/Mogami/Bulk-Microphone-Cable-1701/Have noted some other more expensive cables.  Wondering if they would offer different performance?  E... 
Shopping for Interconnects
sfar.Which of the following Mogami cables would be ideal for use with RCA connectors and suited for musical playback? 
Shopping for Interconnects
Thanks for the tips and suggestions.   Morrow looks quite interesting as well.  With that Return Policy it is a no lose situation to give them a try.  Most of the reviews of their budget priced cables are good.  Expensive cables seem to be more hi... 
Shopping for Interconnects
Whitestix.  Thanks for the suggestion.  Have not heard of Shunyata before.  Will look into these as well. 
Shopping for Interconnects
Nutty.  Yeah, I've read some reviews on the Morrow IC's and they seem to be well received by all that have used them.  The entry level cables get very good reviews.  May try a pair in light of the fact I would prefer to own some different cables s... 
Shopping for Interconnects
First growth.  Found this.  You may be on to something.http://jeffsplace.me/wordpress/?p=10696Nope, never really tried to solder anything.  Used the Liquid stuff that Radio Shack sold years ago to do some things.  I would guess that would not work... 
Shopping for Interconnects
Slim picker's on that site for budget priced IC's.  I may be better off buying new.  Have to be RCA connectors. 
Shopping for Interconnects
PS.  Here are my speakers.Mirage OM 10 Towers circa 2001Castle Conway 3 Towers circa 2003 
Yamaha A 500 Integrated Amp Modifications
Thanks for the detailed info.  Very helpful.  I noted the THD on the old unit is incredibly low compared to the newer amps.  Should still be a very quiet amp.  But I would have to agree that it is probably not wise to drop a lot of money into it c... 
Yamaha A 500 Integrated Amp Modifications
Thanks Erik.  Yes, I liked it as it was previously.  Wasn't sure if there could be anything else done to improve it further.  Power caps are Capacitors, correct? 
Tuner or Receiver
My only concern with buying older gear now is the potential for a failure of some kind and not being able to have it repaired.  Unless the new Tuner technology is superior to that of my Carver or Onkyo I will likely just stay with them.  They work... 
Tuner or Receiver
Yeah, I happened to learn about that antenna pretty recently when I was looking at their website.  Reviews seem good.  And the gain on that antenna makes it a solid medium gain FM antenna.  I may actually consider buying this instead and then use ... 
Tuner or Receiver
I listen to both AM and FM.    Will likely buy a Terk loop that seems to get good reviews for AM.  I have a few TV antennas that will receive FM thanks to buying a few before they vanished off the market.   Will likely use a Delhi VIP 302 SR for b...