cleeds
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| Directionality of wire terry9This method of connection (shield to the insensitive end) has been used in pro audio since Cain first cryo’d Able’s tubesIf by "insensitive end" you mean the amplifier end - as George stated - then you are completely confused.First, we’re ta... | |
| Tonearm microphonics I agree with clearthink on this. A phono cartridge is not a microphone and microphonic behavior in a turntable system is something you want to minimize. The best turntable/pickup arm/phono cartridge combinations can virtually eliminate microphonic... | |
| Directionality of wire georgehifiWith today’s quality RCA interconnects, it’s because most of them use 2 core inner cables "with an earth shield only connected at one end." This end should be leading to the poweramp end of signal direction ...That isn't consistent w... | |
| Devialet for Wilson Audio Sasha 2 Speakers gpgr4bluDave and Troy. Once again---we who value this forum beg you----stop selling your gear hereWhen you say "we," for whom are you speaking? I think everyone should be able to post their opinions here - within the forum's guidelines, of cours... | |
| Curved and Straight Tonearms ^^^^^^^^^It would be really nice if you two guys would stop the name-calling and return to the topic of this thread: Curved and straight tonearms. | |
| Warm, rich sounding interconnects? rotariusczarivey, I have worked in engineering across several industries. All the components for equipment "made in USA" came from China.That's nonsense. | |
| Best indoor FM antenna, your experience. donvito101There is no FM antenna that has a range of 50 to 80 miles.To be clear, that's certainly the case with an indoor antenna, which is what I think you might be referring to here. But with a good outdoor antenna system, it's definitely pos... | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? gdnrbobYour electrician probably did everything to code.We already know that he didn't follow code. The electrician didn't get the required construction permit and the project wasn't inspected by a city official before it was put into use. | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? jea48I would be willing to bet, in most States electrical permits are not pulled for the limited type of electrical work lowrider57 had done in his home. We have different definitions of "limited electrical work." the OP had " 2 dedicated line... | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? lowrider57 The company that I use has about 20 electricians on staff. They come to the house to give a free estimate, then return about a week later to do the work. Perhaps they get the necessary permit before starting the job.The permit is held b... | |
| Vintage Mcintosh tuner I'm not sure why you don't like the MR-80, but I think it's one of the best FM tuners ever built. I certainly plan to keep mine. | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? lowrider57 ... In Philadelphia, a permit is not required for an electrical addition or upgrade in a residence. The law states that an inspection is required at the time a house is being sold.Sorry, but you’re mistaken." Electrical permits are req... | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? almargLowrider, my understanding is that a sub-panel should have hot, neutral, and safety ground all wired back to the main service panellowrider57Al, that's what I thought. I asked the electrician about code, and he said it meets code and th... | |
| Dedicated Line Noise Filter? lak A friend suggested the 5 KVA because he knew it was large enough for most audiophiles systems5KVA works out to 5000 watts - assuming you have a good power factor. That might be sufficient for a small system, but obviously undersized on even ... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp parsonsWith due respect, feels like you're going to all this trouble to invite people in to double blind, then kind of invalidating a major part ...Actually he's made it clear that the event won't be double-blind. He wrote: ... play a track o... |