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Great Cables ... That Get Little Attention
@musicallyinclined, I've never heard (of) the cables you were trying to find. @sabai, I would put the mogami cables up against any cable, bang for buck. 
Great Cables ... That Get Little Attention
Mogami 2549 for unbalanced RCA 
Who listens only to vinyl?
Mostly analog here. LPs and tuner, I have great classical and jazz stations here in Seattle. Only CDs once and a while. 
Very small Integrated and speakers used
Linn Classik with the tuner. Great little int amp with cd player also. I have one with some Tukans in my bedroom and it sounds great. 
Ortofon MC 25 FL match up Pro-ject Xpression III?
anyone? 
recommendations for quality line volume control
Thanks Al,I am going to try some Harrison Labs RCA line level attenuators at the -6db level since they are here in the US (in case I have to return for a higher or lower level) and were recommended as a quality build. Are they as high of quality a... 
recommendations for quality RCA volume control
Going to try some Harrison Labs RCA line level attenuators at the -6db level. 
best pre-amp new or used for under $500?
Audio Refinement Pre5 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Gbart, I sent a reply with some questions. Thanks,Scott 
How Much DC is OK on a Power Line?
Gbart, could you make a dc line filter / blocker for me? If so, can you email me at: white 78 911 at hotmail dot com 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
I returned the isolation transformer within the 30 day return window, which was easy after buying it locally.I might try ordering the parts my own humbuster / dc filter and have one of the two local audio service shops do the assembly. Can someone... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
The isolation transformer (a Tripp Lite IS350) did not change anything. I think I will just live the minor hum. I cannot hear it from my listening position and only hear it when changing records. Would be nice to have it be quiet but we cannot hav... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Found the following locally:Tenma 450 VA Isolation Transformer, Isolated Outlet (2): 450 VA Continuous, 550 VA Intermittent, Direct Outlets (2): 900 VA, Isolation Leakage: <0.1 mA, Dimensions: (W x H x D) 6 x 5 x 9 , Weight: 16 lbs, Power Requi... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
So I am going to try an isolation transformer. I found one of the two new (returnable if it does not solve my problem): - Tripp Lite IS1000 in black (1000W) for preamp only - Tripp Lite IS1800HG (1800W hospital grade in off-white) looks like it is... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Jea48, thanks again for the info. Here are the preamp's specs:Output imp: < 20Power consumption: 6.5 wattsMax output voltage: 3.8 vWith the above specs, is there a cheaper EI power supply I can try? Or maybe I can put my amp on the same EI supp...