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I think some cables are just a little too expensive.
Bob Ludwig found value in these for his mixing room.  I was fortunate enough to get a demo of those beautiful Eggletsonworks masterpieces, the Ive Signature SE.  I have no idea what cables were used but Bob felt they offered a significant improvem... 
Tube Power vs Solid State Power
I won't go into explaining why but can confirm that tube power has been more powerful in my experience.  I have had Audio Research 110 wpc mono blocks, 75 wpc and a 150 wpc amps, all tube.  Prior to this I had B&K 250 wpc, Parasound 225 wpc, 3... 
Sussurro MkII and surface noise?
@tonyptony What happened with your surface noise?  I was very surprised to read about your trouble.  I got a new Sussurro a few weeks ago.  I previously had a Benz Micro Wood SM.  The SS was definitely quieter.  I have a Rega table and simply moun... 
A little tube magic?
I am a huge Audio Research fan. I have the REF 75SE with KT150s. They are about $100 each and will give you around 4000 hours easily. You can run the KT120s at half the cost and see if your ears can appreciate the upgrade. I have Wilson Audio So... 
Cartridges for Rega Tables
@Theo Hi Theo...I was reading one of your older posts about VTA on the RP10 to help push me to make this adjustment on my RP10.  I recently got a SoundSmith cartridge to replace a Benz.  The SS does everything better as-is and I can appreciate a s... 
Then there were 2
I have the REF 75SE, formerly had the REF 150 nonSE and Classic 120s.  This is the best amp I have had including several solid state before getting into ARC.  My only Rogue experience was the Ares Magnum phonostage.  I was very disappointed in com... 
The Importance of the Digital Cable
Cannot offer any explanation as to why but this has been the cable in my system that blew me away.  I have tried expensive speaker and interconnects over the years and have not been able to appreciate much, if anything.I had a 30yo Audioquest Cine... 
Best modern 6550 tube for ARC per-amp
@mmbl622 I find in interesting how so many can so passionately claim there is no way a voltage regulator tube in the PS can play a part in SQ.  Well I was a skeptic until yesterday.  I recently got an ARC REF 5SE and wasn't as impressed as I expec... 
Power conditioning for multiple dedicated circuits
@kingsleuy  I used 12/3 Romex.  There is not a 2nd neutral wire.Using Amps = Watts/VoltsOn one of the receptacles there is my main amp(max 500 watts) and the preamp(max 130 watts).  This comes out to 5.3 amps. 
Power conditioning for multiple dedicated circuits
I have been thinking more about my 12/3 wire configured for two separate circuits.  There is a single neutral and ground wire going back to the panel.  Does this matter when all neutral and ground wires in a house are going back to their same resp... 
Power conditioning for multiple dedicated circuits
@jea48 I don’t have a problem that I am aware, but wanted to experiment in power conditioning. Many speak very highly and this would be new ground for me to explore.I did not appreciate any change/improvement in sound before the new circuits eithe... 
Power conditioning for multiple dedicated circuits
@jea48 I did the 2nd scenario you described.  I chose this because when I went to Lowes to pick up the Romex they had a bundle of 12/3 wire that was 1/2 price due to a return.  Therefore each duplex receptacle has 2 hot, 1 neutral and 1 ground.  I... 
Power conditioning for multiple dedicated circuits
Thanks, artemus....that is exactly what I was looking for.  I will give them a call and get their recommendations.   
Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons
Thanks for your feedback, BIF.  Your experience is about what I would expect.  The new features were long overdue!  Biasing the REF150 was a pain having to remove the cage.  At least my 75SE has the pots accessible from the faceplate.  I love the ... 
GIK acoustic panels
Another +1 for GIKI worked with them about 3 months ago. I sent pics of my space and they came back with a very detailed strategy. I chose 5 of the impressions panels with the decorative wood face. I also got two of the bass traps. All panels are ...