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WTB: vintage NOS 350B tube (WE, NU, rebr... - Len_

Okay, last time I promise.... - bevo 07:07:26 04/13/08 (0)
Any problem having Electrical Service Panel too close to gear? - Tympani 14:04:52 04/12/08 (6)
- RE: Any problem having Electrical Service Panel too close to gear? - Glen B 12:14:10 04/15/08 (0)
- The portable AM radio test. - Al Sekela 15:56:20 04/13/08 (1)
  - RE: The portable AM radio test. - jfz 09:00:15 04/15/08 (0)
- RE: Any problem having Electrical Service Panel too close to gear? - rick_m 10:24:23 04/13/08 (0)
- RE: Any problem having Electrical Service Panel too close to gear? - rotcoddam 21:12:35 04/12/08 (1)
  - RE: Any problem having Electrical Service Panel too close to gear? - Tympani 07:11:04 04/13/08 (0)
DIY Power cable using VH design and Furutech plugs questions - Japesgalore 12:00:26 04/12/08 (8)
- Material is just as important as geometry... - Duster 07:49:07 04/13/08 (0)
- RE: DIY Power cable using VH design and Furutech plugs questions - Japesgalore 04:31:31 04/13/08 (5)
  - FWIW - bartc 06:12:07 04/13/08 (4)
    - RE: FWIW - Japesgalore 13:27:05 04/15/08 (3)
      - If you can afford the high priced spread - bartc 17:45:19 04/15/08 (2)
        
        RE: If you can afford the high priced spread - Japesgalore 00:43:26 04/16/08 (1)
        
        CAIG ProGold - bartc 05:35:56 04/16/08 (0)
- RE: DIY Power cable using VH design and Furutech plugs questions - zanash 02:38:50 04/13/08 (0)
Is it safe... - glennw 16:00:15 04/11/08 (3)
- With oil of clove... - mpathus 22:06:18 04/11/08 (0)
- Not Always - djk 16:06:09 04/11/08 (1)
  - Thanks for the answer! * - glennw 09:27:17 04/15/08 (0)
Final outcome of Sumiko's answer to REL Strata lll R8 query. - kenster 14:08:10 04/11/08 (0)
Cambridge Soundworks Model Six cabinet suggestions - bunni 12:52:55 04/11/08 (2)
- RE: Cambridge Soundworks Model Six cabinet suggestions - gearhunter 15:35:27 04/11/08 (1)
  - RE: Cambridge Soundworks Model Six cabinet suggestions - bunni 16:04:01 04/11/08 (0)
Cinemag Mounting Screws - deburgess 17:23:59 04/10/08 (4)
- What I didn't realize until after I ordered mine - 1973shovel 05:28:30 04/11/08 (1)
  - RE: What I didn't realize until after I ordered mine - Uncle Mike 06:27:10 04/11/08 (0)
- RE: Cinemag Mounting Screws - Uncle Mike 17:44:44 04/10/08 (1)
  - RE: Cinemag Mounting Screws - nikongod 21:33:24 04/17/08 (0)
Von Schweikert VR-1 crossover caps......... - lektrik 12:41:18 04/10/08 (1)
- RE: Von Schweikert VR-1 crossover caps......... - iamthanik@hotmail.com 22:50:29 04/10/08 (0)
Yet another wire gauge ? - Iain42 12:31:52 04/10/08 (12)
- RE: Yet another wire gauge ? - Iain42 08:36:43 04/11/08 (0)
- Hmmmmm - Iain42 07:11:00 04/11/08 (2)
  - Same gauge size as the loudspeaker ICs. - cheap-Jack 08:58:01 04/11/08 (1)
    - RE: Same gauge size as the loudspeaker ICs. - Iain42 11:34:35 04/11/08 (0)
- RE: Yet another wire gauge ? - zanash 02:45:25 04/11/08 (4)
  - Let me put it more understandable. - cheap-Jack 08:41:07 04/11/08 (2)
    - RE: Let me put it more understandable. - Iain42 11:41:07 04/11/08 (1)
      - Yes.. - cheap-Jack 11:53:18 04/14/08 (0)
  - Normally you do not use the oxidized layer to carry signal. It is soldered at both ends. nt - Norm 05:33:27 04/11/08 (0)
- I doubt such conversion gauge chart available yet. - cheap-Jack 13:57:15 04/10/08 (2)
  - In other words, the difference in resistivity is not enough to reduce the gauge. nt - Norm 15:23:14 04/10/08 (1)
    - Correct. (nt) - cheap-Jack 15:25:32 04/10/08 (0)
Electrolytic Capacitor Recommendation - TonyB 18:45:33 04/09/08 (6)
- RE: Electrolytic Capacitor Recommendation - BFitz 07:10:36 04/18/08 (0)
- Black Gates - Barry 18:35:32 04/11/08 (0)
- Panasonic FC and FM - 1973shovel 04:32:38 04/10/08 (3)
  - How About ELNA RFS Audio Electrolytic Capacitor? - TonyB 05:17:54 04/10/08 (1)
    - I have had good luck with the Panasonic FC series. . . - John PA 18:11:42 04/13/08 (0)
  - RE: Panasonic FC and FM - gearhunter 04:48:35 04/10/08 (0)
changinf capacitor value of ARC LS7 - newbie 15:41:01 04/09/08 (2)
- RE: changinf capacitor value of ARC LS7 - hifirush 17:01:24 04/17/08 (0)
- RE: changinf capacitor value of ARC LS7 - Chris O 15:44:15 04/09/08 (0)
Wire suggestions to rewire Alon Model V's - mingles 14:37:44 04/09/08 (3)
- RE: Wire suggestions to rewire Alon Model V's - kenster 05:11:49 04/10/08 (2)
  - RE: Wire suggestions to rewire Alon Model V's - mingles 11:23:02 04/10/08 (1)
    - RE: Wire suggestions to rewire Alon Model V's - kenster 14:09:44 04/10/08 (0)
Ping jea48 - Winston Smith 13:32:40 04/09/08 (3)
- RE: Ping jea48 - jea48 18:13:33 04/09/08 (2)
  - RE: Ping jea48 - Jim McShane 09:01:48 04/10/08 (0)
  - Thanks, jea48! Great advice, as usual. (nt.) - Winston Smith 06:58:49 04/10/08 (0)
gas fueled soldering irons - mayanitis 05:35:46 04/09/08 (12)
- Here's a review by someone - vanman 18:44:40 04/09/08 (2)
  - RE: Here's a review by someone - mpathus 20:27:07 04/09/08 (1)
    - I always get gas when I solder!NT - JB 10:06:24 04/10/08 (0)
- I have a 500 watt iron that I use for doing leaded glass. - Norm 14:08:51 04/09/08 (2)
  - RE: I have a 500 watt iron that I use for doing leaded glass. - Door Nail 15:19:32 04/09/08 (1)
    - I certainly did not say it was easy to work with. nt - Norm 16:59:26 04/09/08 (0)
- Soldering Gun ? - Door Nail 12:07:33 04/09/08 (1)
  - Also - unclestu52 13:58:59 04/09/08 (0)
- RE: gas fueled soldering irons - budm 09:11:35 04/09/08 (0)
- Gas welding is for plumbing, not for electronics, bud. - cheap-Jack 07:43:49 04/09/08 (0)
- RE: gas fueled soldering irons - Tweekeng 06:24:42 04/09/08 (1)
  - RE: gas fueled soldering irons - Old nuff 2 no better 06:33:42 04/09/08 (0)
AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - posbwp55@msn.com 22:52:40 04/08/08 (17)
- RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - boy_lah 15:56:31 05/11/08 (2)
  - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - posbwp55@msn.com 00:26:29 05/12/08 (1)
    - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - boy_lah 15:07:44 05/12/08 (0)
- Review Published Today - NAL 08:24:08 04/16/08 (0)
- RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - Joseph Cohen 09:47:49 04/13/08 (1)
  - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - posbwp55@msn.com 12:57:59 04/13/08 (0)
- I doubted the benefits of the AR RTP-6 Evolution over the IsoClean. - Norm 05:49:19 04/10/08 (0)
- RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - NAL 09:23:47 04/09/08 (4)
  - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - posbwp55@msn.com 00:13:52 04/18/08 (2)
    - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - NAL 08:04:46 04/18/08 (0)
    - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - hotbird 02:22:58 04/18/08 (0)
  - RE: AR RTP-6 Evolution compared to the RTP-6 Ultimate - posbwp55@msn.com 22:29:10 04/09/08 (0)
- Went straight for the RTP-6 Ultimate... - hotbird 00:35:56 04/09/08 (4)
  - Does AR make any 230V version? - WBWB 03:54:07 04/10/08 (1)
    - The blade plugs might be a problem, but it is just wire and outlets. 230 volts should be no problem. nt - Norm 05:45:40 04/10/08 (0)
  - Does AR make any 230V version? - WBWB 03:50:39 04/10/08 (0)
  - RE: Went straight for the RTP-6 Ultimate... - posbwp55@msn.com 00:46:34 04/09/08 (0)
Oil In Paper Bypass Capacitors? - gearhunter 15:55:10 04/08/08 (2)
- Why need cap bypass for X-overs? - cheap-Jack 09:15:57 04/10/08 (0)
- RE: Oil In Paper Bypass Capacitors? - zanash 23:28:40 04/08/08 (0)
DCX2496 Stage II mods complete (long) - Presto 14:08:55 04/08/08 (0)
Parasound New Classic 2125 Ps. Upgrade Caps? - alley -kat 16:15:43 04/07/08 (0)
Belles pre help - DESPERATE!!! - bevo 14:32:58 04/07/08 (5)
- RE: Belles pre help - DESPERATE!!! - casouza 22:45:20 04/12/08 (0)
- Since you're not getting any answers - try - kavakidd 15:18:46 04/07/08 (3)
  - Thanks - I did that - bevo 19:43:52 04/07/08 (2)
    - RE: Thanks - I did that - zanash 01:57:00 04/08/08 (1)
      - Okay - exposing my "dirty underwear" - bevo 07:02:41 04/08/08 (0)
Get a Load of This ... RGC-24s Gone Wild!! - NAL 10:18:39 04/07/08 (2)
- I tried but it was tough! - pkats 17:49:20 04/07/08 (0)
- RE: Get a Load of This ... RGC-24s Gone Wild!! - MikeInSeattle 12:01:42 04/07/08 (0)
looking to get more bass from REL active subwoofer - and7341 09:15:31 04/07/08 (9)
- RE: looking to get more bass from REL active subwoofer - Ethan Winer 10:20:29 04/09/08 (0)
- Turn it upside down - BobM 08:24:35 04/08/08 (3)
  - Or on it's side... - kenster 09:50:01 04/08/08 (2)
    - RE: Or on it's side... - BobM 13:26:28 04/10/08 (1)
      - RE: Or on it's side... - kenster 05:21:49 04/11/08 (0)
- Questions… - David Aiken 13:39:36 04/07/08 (1)
  - RE: Questions… and some answers - murali 01:20:38 04/08/08 (0)
- RE: looking to get more bass from REL active subwoofer - kenster 10:47:24 04/07/08 (0)
- Replace the Neutrix wire with something other than.... - plugmein 10:35:38 04/07/08 (0)
Guy's is it really this simple? - RickeyM 23:39:57 04/06/08 (24)
- Loudness - Scholl 13:03:49 04/15/08 (0)
- Yes - E-Stat 16:06:58 04/10/08 (1)
  - RE: Yes - gearhunter 07:05:28 04/11/08 (0)
- RE: Guy's is it really this simple? - Ozzy 08:40:58 04/09/08 (0)
- With some caveats .... - WithTarragon 09:09:03 04/08/08 (4)
  - RE: With some caveats .... - Ashok 10:00:57 04/09/08 (0)
  - No, it may not work for whoever using miles long ICs - cheap-Jack 11:04:39 04/08/08 (2)
    - "basic electrical rule number 1.." - olddude55 02:33:27 04/09/08 (1)
      - RE: "basic electrical rule number 1.." - gearhunter 06:29:24 04/09/08 (0)
- Is there any burning in to be had? - RickeyM 20:43:21 04/07/08 (5)
  - RE: Is there any burning in to be had? - Jim in Blacksburg 21:59:08 04/07/08 (0)
  - Are these pots any good? - RickeyM 21:22:41 04/07/08 (3)
    - It can't go wrong for 25 bucks if it is a ladder type. (nt) - cheap-Jack 07:34:48 04/08/08 (0)
    - RE: Are these pots any good? - gearhunter 05:03:54 04/08/08 (0)
    - Hard to Tell - djk 03:40:51 04/08/08 (0)
- RE: Guy's is it really this simple? - nikodemia1@aol.com 17:27:48 04/07/08 (1)
  - McIntosh ? - djk 03:49:38 04/08/08 (0)
- Will it work with a Bottlehead Seduction and a Dynaco 70? - olddude55 14:56:32 04/07/08 (3)
  - Never mind. Just tried it. - olddude55 18:03:23 04/07/08 (2)
    - Welcome to the music purists club !!!! - cheap-Jack 08:30:43 04/08/08 (0)
    - RE: Never mind. Just tried it. - RickeyM 20:15:38 04/07/08 (0)
- You don't need to impress nobody. Just your music! It's that simple. - cheap-Jack 07:39:58 04/07/08 (1)
  - RE: You don't need to impress nobody. Just your music! It's that simple. - nikongod 21:27:05 04/17/08 (0)
- RE: Guy's is it really this simple? - Old nuff 2 no better 06:15:23 04/07/08 (0)
hi fi quantum plug - stator_99@yahoo.com 20:52:28 04/06/08 (3)
- RE: hi fi quantum plug - satfrat 00:57:39 04/08/08 (2)
  - RE: hi fi quantum plug - Robo02 08:40:54 04/09/08 (1)
    - RE: hi fi quantum plug - satfrat 10:15:40 04/09/08 (0)
Parasound Classic 2125 power amp question - alley -kat 16:23:03 04/06/08 (0)
Acoustic System Sugar Cubes in 6moons (long) - WW85 11:05:01 04/06/08 (9)
- You're quite right, although we know... - SalD 12:23:11 04/07/08 (4)
  - You mean to say "6moons loves to promote everything"? - cheap-Jack 13:47:40 04/07/08 (3)
    - No. I just don't believe in putting good luck charms around my stereo. (nt) - SalD 17:01:10 04/08/08 (0)
    - RE: You mean to say "6moons loves to promote everything"? - WW85 21:00:09 04/07/08 (1)
      - $300 for a few small wood cubes with hand-drilled holes? - cheap-Jack 08:50:41 04/08/08 (0)
- Interesting .... - unclestu52 16:09:27 04/06/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic System Sugar Cubes in 6moons (long) - David Aiken 13:19:44 04/06/08 (2)
  - 1/4"?? - WW85 14:08:59 04/06/08 (1)
    - Yes… - David Aiken 01:51:04 04/07/08 (0)
Now that Black Gates are gone, what do we do? - Rochmndx 12:03:24 04/05/08 (10)
- enjoy better sound without them (nt) - luigi22 18:49:19 04/08/08 (0)
- Rubycon ZA is close..... - PS Yeo 21:13:57 04/06/08 (0)
- Rubycon ZLG Series - Panelhead 21:55:49 04/05/08 (0)
- Parts Connexion still has a fairly good supply... - sherod 12:57:29 04/05/08 (0)
- RE: Now that Black Gates are gone, what do we do? - JoKath 12:39:54 04/05/08 (5)
  - RE: Now that Black Gates are gone, what do we do? - Michael Samra 16:30:16 04/05/08 (1)
    - When oil & film caps can't feel the shoes of a large HV 'lytic cap... - cheap-Jack 11:07:22 04/07/08 (0)
  - RE: Now that Black Gates are gone, what do we do? - Rochmndx 13:00:17 04/05/08 (1)
    - "Btw, where did the whole Black Gate craze come from, any way?" Good question. - Jack Seaton 16:57:30 04/19/08 (0)
  - RE: Now that Black Gates are gone, what you can do - DaveT 12:59:22 04/05/08 (0)
Ping Al Sekela - cap advice - bevo 11:49:46 04/05/08 (2)
- RE: Cap advice - DaveT 13:09:57 04/05/08 (0)
- Stay with the same type of cap. - Al Sekela 13:06:08 04/05/08 (0)
Need a cheap and simple line level volume control - cdc 19:38:15 04/04/08 (3)
- RE: Need a cheap and simple line level volume control - Dman 11:46:26 04/05/08 (2)
  - That post did not answer my question. But I do have it handled, thanks.. nt - cdc 12:01:58 04/05/08 (1)
    - That one worked for me years ago for just the same thing. YMMV...nt - Dman 13:34:32 04/05/08 (0)
Shakti Hallograph alternative / Bamboo screens - Audioquest4life 00:17:52 04/04/08 (16)
- RE: Shakti Hallograph alternative / Bamboo screens - Audioquest4life 15:50:30 04/04/08 (0)
- I've been eyeing those CURVED bamboo screens - Dave Pogue 14:40:14 04/04/08 (1)
  - RE: I've been eyeing those CURVED bamboo screens - Lowrider 22:35:22 04/05/08 (0)
- RE: Shakti Hallograph alternative / Bamboo screens - Lowrider 04:19:44 04/04/08 (10)
  - Too much loudspeaker, but little room. - cheap-Jack 08:57:58 04/07/08 (4)
    - RE: Too much loudspeaker, but little room. - Lowrider 09:25:21 04/07/08 (3)
      - What "plenty of room"? - cheap-Jack 10:45:02 04/07/08 (2)
        
        Thanks again... - Lowrider 10:57:33 04/07/08 (1)
        
        Amen. (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:44:44 04/07/08 (0)
  - Very nice looking setup. - R Browne 14:39:06 04/05/08 (1)
    - Thanks... nt - Lowrider 22:32:44 04/05/08 (0)
  - Looks great! nt - clarkjohnsen 11:14:40 04/04/08 (1)
    - Thanks... nt - Lowrider 12:38:45 04/04/08 (0)
  - RE: Shakti Hallograph alternative / Bamboo screens - Audioquest4life 09:58:10 04/04/08 (0)
- You can DIY Shakti Hallograph alternative by....... - plugmein 03:14:13 04/04/08 (1)
  - Just like Halographs? In what ways? Don't work like Halographs.nt - Norm 12:09:12 04/04/08 (0)
The perfect system - SETdude 16:12:23 04/03/08 (6)
- I actually remember that article from the original publication... - Jackaro 11:56:44 04/05/08 (0)
- Thanks...that's great stuff... - mkuller 20:26:08 04/04/08 (0)
- Excellent!!! When you get that system set up you can spin this... - musetap 23:07:57 04/03/08 (0)
- RE: The perfect system - kenster 20:12:01 04/03/08 (0)
- RE: The perfect system - laznos 17:17:16 04/03/08 (0)
- RE: The perfect system - sherod 16:55:53 04/03/08 (0)
THANK YOU ! ! ! - The Bored 09:04:04 04/03/08 (0)
El-cheapo passive preamp build. - gearhunter 20:40:39 04/02/08 (14)
- RE: El-cheapo passive preamp build. - Steve Eddy 13:50:27 04/03/08 (3)
  - RE: El-cheapo passive preamp build. - gearhunter 14:26:47 04/03/08 (2)
    - Don't worry about it. - cheap-Jack 07:46:16 04/04/08 (0)
    - RE: El-cheapo passive preamp build. - Steve Eddy 16:21:26 04/03/08 (0)
- Yes, the right approach. - cheap-Jack 08:09:42 04/03/08 (9)
  - RE: what is proper grounding? - CBT 10:19:51 04/04/08 (1)
    - "Proper grounding" to me is a way to improve the sound. - cheap-Jack 07:59:38 04/07/08 (0)
  - RE: Yes, the right approach. - gearhunter 08:58:07 04/03/08 (6)
    - RE: Yes, the right approach. - Old nuff 2 no better 14:55:21 04/04/08 (5)
      - RE: Yes, the right approach. - gearhunter 17:03:13 04/04/08 (4)
        
        RE: Yes, the right approach. - Old nuff 2 no better 20:37:50 04/04/08 (3)
        
        RE: Yes, the right approach. - larzman@gmail.com 05:50:19 04/22/08 (2)
        
        schematic - CBT 10:54:20 04/22/08 (1)
        
        RE: schematic - larzman@gmail.com 06:26:05 04/24/08 (0)
Tinnitus article: - sherod 19:31:19 04/02/08 (0)
damping material for pre amp cover - stator_99@yahoo.com 18:20:49 04/02/08 (11)
- RE: damping material for pre amp cover - StevieRay 14:04:38 04/10/08 (0)
- Why not - unclestu52 22:48:15 04/06/08 (1)
  - I agree... - kenster 11:01:32 04/07/08 (0)
- RE: damping material for pre amp cover - Jim in Blacksburg 21:47:53 04/05/08 (0)
- Thermal issues - John Swenson 14:25:37 04/04/08 (0)
- I have a sheet of Isodamp if you're interested - ArdRi 01:27:25 04/03/08 (0)
- RE: damping material for pre amp cover - sherod 20:26:56 04/02/08 (3)
  - RE: damping material for pre amp cover - vickgeo@live.com 20:23:07 04/05/08 (0)
  - I've used the Verastarr StarrDamp in my CDP to great effect... - musetap 13:20:06 04/03/08 (0)
  - RE: damping material for pre amp cover - some young guy 23:43:18 04/02/08 (0)
- RE: damping material for pre amp cover - bevo 19:36:21 04/02/08 (0)
Would an outlet upgrade really be worth the cost? - rhizomatic 14:27:46 04/02/08 (4)
- RE: Would an outlet upgrade really be worth the cost? - hnebusengineering 08:47:14 04/08/08 (0)
- RE: Would an outlet upgrade really be worth the cost? - agentbluescreen 22:58:37 04/02/08 (0)
- IME Oyaide would be well worth it - bartc 17:37:11 04/02/08 (0)
- Outlets matter but who knows which is best? First change to a good fuse on something with one fuse. - Norm 17:37:07 04/02/08 (0)
I hear a ticking at high frequencies. - ned664 14:13:52 04/02/08 (11)
- Is this only with test CDs or with music also? - risabet 00:56:41 04/06/08 (0)
- RE: I hear a ticking at high frequencies. - horny 15:06:38 04/03/08 (1)
  - RE: I hear a ticking at high frequencies. - ned664 16:17:35 04/03/08 (0)
- could be the cd or transport - Chris O 14:39:11 04/02/08 (7)
  - RE: could be the cd or transport - ned664 17:03:33 04/02/08 (6)
    - "When I play a 20khz tone ... at a normal to high volume" - clifff 02:59:49 04/03/08 (5)
      - "Have a care"...What' that supposed to mean? (nt) - ned664 13:35:18 04/03/08 (4)
        
        He means to be careful! High level, high freq tones can easily fry tweeters nt - risabet 14:06:55 04/03/08 (3)
        
        RE: He means to be careful! - ned664 16:10:32 04/03/08 (2)
        
        RE: He means to be careful! - horny 22:04:16 04/03/08 (1)
        
        RE: He means to be careful! - ned664 13:25:42 04/04/08 (0)
Thank You Tweakers - artemus 07:22:44 04/02/08 (14)
- Try this one... - Jose Garcia 14:18:30 04/02/08 (0)
- Glad you enjoy my 80-cent Teflon plumber tape tweak (nt) - cheap-Jack 07:32:37 04/02/08 (12)
  - RE: Glad you enjoy my 80-cent Teflon plumber tape tweak (nt) - agentbluescreen 22:35:50 04/02/08 (2)
    - If the strips smell like tar, who wants it? (nt) - cheap-Jack 07:39:23 04/03/08 (1)
      - RE: If the strips smell like tar, who wants it? (nt) - agentbluescreen 14:51:42 04/09/08 (0)
  - Is $1.60 tape twice as good? * - artemus 16:50:45 04/02/08 (1)
    - RE: Is $1.60 tape twice as good? - alan m. kafton 17:42:08 04/02/08 (0)
  - Give credit where it is due... - QuadTodd 16:21:47 04/02/08 (4)
    - Who cares who did what 7 years back somewhere else? - cheap-Jack 07:25:01 04/03/08 (2)
      - Al Sekela and the late Terry Cain still beat you to the punch - QuadTodd 08:55:38 04/03/08 (1)
        
        Play it smarter:we're talking tube damping or "decoupling"? - cheap-Jack 09:05:49 04/03/08 (0)
    - .He's simply someone that that likes to pat himself on the back. :rolleyes: n/t - satfrat 01:37:49 04/03/08 (0)
  - I bought mine for 69 cents. [nt] - alan m. kafton 11:49:24 04/02/08 (1)
    - Yea, you're cheaper than cheap! (nt) - cheap-Jack 12:03:18 04/02/08 (0)
6 gauge "audio grade" sub panel wire? - keithmundy20@hotmail.com 06:56:23 04/02/08 (5)
- RE: 6 gauge "audio grade" sub panel wire? - Neff 04:18:45 04/05/08 (0)
- RE: 6 gauge "audio grade" sub panel wire? - djk 16:31:51 04/02/08 (3)
  - Are yr "Teflon wire" UL/NEC certified to wire electrical panels? - cheap-Jack 07:31:54 04/03/08 (2)
    - Mill-Spec - djk 18:55:05 04/03/08 (1)
      - MIL-SPEC is good for aircrafst, but not for homes. - cheap-Jack 08:46:11 04/04/08 (0)
Copland CTA 401 and Counterpoint SA 1000 - esl_57 18:47:49 04/01/08 (0)
Isoclean fuses - hardwhistle 15:03:48 04/01/08 (16)
- This is basically why I went with the German Hi-Fi Tuning fuses - Dave Pogue 18:07:29 04/01/08 (2)
  - The Hi-Fi fuses cost more, don't sound as good, and don't have their direction marked. nt - Norm 19:56:31 04/01/08 (1)
    - I bow to your superior wisdom. - Dave Pogue 05:01:44 04/02/08 (0)
- RE: Isoclean fuses - some young guy 17:50:29 04/01/08 (10)
  - RE: Isoclean fuses - satfrat 18:09:04 04/01/08 (9)
    - What about this? - Awe-d-o-file 10:59:18 04/02/08 (2)
      - RE: What about this? - satfrat 19:41:31 04/03/08 (0)
      - Fast or slow blow fuses? - cheap-Jack 12:28:32 04/02/08 (0)
    - Give me a break, please. - cheap-Jack 07:57:38 04/02/08 (2)
      - Duh! Finding that replacing a fuse with a wire always sounds better but is unsafe. nt - Norm 14:05:11 04/02/08 (1)
        
        Good concern. - cheap-Jack 07:53:22 04/03/08 (0)
    - Ignore this 6 month replacement. Mine are over a year old. - Norm 20:01:27 04/01/08 (2)
      - RE: Ignore this 6 month replacement. Mine are over a year old. - Robo02 13:29:57 04/02/08 (1)
        
        Oxidization doesn't occur under solder or a weld. Oxidation on the outside of a wire doesn't matter.. - Norm 14:02:53 04/02/08 (0)
- The US importer sells them direct. aaudioimports nt - Norm 17:50:00 04/01/08 (0)
- Try clicking on the dealers link - snert 16:05:08 04/01/08 (0)
Acoustic Revive RGC-24 Ground Conditioner DIY - steely 13:59:51 04/01/08 (5)
- Ore inside RGC-24 ... - hotbird 17:56:23 04/01/08 (4)
  - RE: Ore inside RGC-24 ... - steely 16:21:36 04/03/08 (3)
    - RE: Ore inside RGC-24 ... - hotbird 17:03:45 04/03/08 (2)
      - RE: Ore inside RGC-24 ... - satfrat 19:47:27 04/03/08 (1)
        
        RE: Ore inside RGC-24 ... - hotbird 22:50:56 04/06/08 (0)
Need help designing custom pbc board - marchewd 11:20:56 04/01/08 (5)
- RE: Need help designing custom pbc board - andy_c 13:33:05 04/01/08 (3)
  - RE: Need help designing custom pbc board - marchewd 17:39:55 04/01/08 (0)
  - RE: Need help designing custom pbc board - budm 17:35:16 04/01/08 (1)
    - RE: Need help designing custom pbc board - andy_c 18:36:56 04/01/08 (0)
- RE: Need help designing custom pbc board - budm 12:38:55 04/01/08 (0)
My latest tweak is the best - Mike B. 09:40:48 04/01/08 (3)
- six-pac abs? - maabx 10:54:44 04/01/08 (2)
  - RE: six-pac abs? - Mike B. 12:25:40 04/01/08 (1)
    - RE: six-pac abs? - maabx 12:30:31 04/01/08 (0)
Banana Plug Recommendation? - IkeH 05:59:04 04/01/08 (3)
- RE: Banana Plug Recommendation? Take a look on - Bigromano 16:33:54 04/01/08 (0)
- RE: Banana Plug Recommendation? - Dave Mester 10:14:02 04/01/08 (0)
- Pick them up from box stores. - cheap-Jack 08:56:30 04/01/08 (0)
Parts/gear in Wisconsin - sorry for the cross-post in Vintage - bevo 05:43:50 04/01/08 (0)
Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - satfrat 01:05:20 04/01/08 (42)
- RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - NAL 14:40:11 04/05/08 (2)
  - RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - satfrat 14:53:22 04/05/08 (1)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - NAL 15:06:38 04/05/08 (0)
- Have you seen this - dhrab 05:18:18 04/01/08 (10)
  - RE: Have you seen this - satfrat 01:18:11 04/08/08 (0)
  - Both are quite different - hotbird 09:01:42 04/01/08 (8)
    - RE: How Pulse Gen works - dhrab 11:11:41 04/01/08 (7)
      - Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug - hotbird 11:20:16 04/01/08 (6)
        
        RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug - dhrab 12:25:33 04/01/08 (5)
        
        RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug - satfrat 14:03:31 04/01/08 (4)
        
        RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug - dhrab 16:09:36 04/01/08 (3)
        
        The REM-8 are very good for power regenerators - hotbird 17:50:37 04/01/08 (1)
        
        RE: The REM-8 are very good for power regenerators - Norm 07:47:55 04/02/08 (0)
        
        RE: Eh...if something is connected to the very same IEC plug - satfrat 16:46:57 04/01/08 (0)
- Check out less expensive new Acoustic Revive Cable Lifter RCI3 first,,, - hotbird 02:47:27 04/01/08 (9)
  - RE: Check out less expensive new Acoustic Revive Cable Lifter RCI3 first,,, - satfrat 02:56:57 04/01/08 (8)
    - Dimensional info for RCI-3 - hotbird 03:14:32 04/01/08 (7)
      - RE: Dimensional info for RCI-3 - satfrat 03:22:44 04/01/08 (6)
        
        I found the ERS paper cannot even be in my listening room. nt - Norm 05:45:57 04/01/08 (5)
        
        RE: I found the ERS paper cannot even be in my listening room. nt - satfrat 14:10:17 04/01/08 (4)
        
        I have posted a lot about this. - Norm 17:53:55 04/01/08 (3)
        
        RE: I have posted a lot about this. - satfrat 18:04:16 04/01/08 (2)
        
        I could come up with several hypotheses for why we have opposite results, but - Norm 06:18:32 04/02/08 (1)
        
        RE: I could come up with several hypotheses for why we have opposite results, but - satfrat 10:43:01 04/02/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - satfrat 02:23:44 04/01/08 (3)
  - RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - hotbird 02:54:00 04/01/08 (2)
    - RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - satfrat 03:10:49 04/01/08 (1)
      - RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - hotbird 03:23:15 04/01/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic Revive REM8 EMF - MikeInSeattle 01:25:46 04/01/08 (13)
  - Define "higher end" components. - cheap-Jack 11:44:58 04/01/08 (0)
  - RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." - geoffkait 04:35:33 04/01/08 (6)
    - RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." - satfrat 16:52:25 04/01/08 (5)
      - RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." - geoffkait 18:11:31 04/01/08 (4)
        
        RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." - MikeInSeattle 06:14:24 04/02/08 (0)
        
        RE: "If one invests time & funds into higher end components, most tweaks are unnecessary." - satfrat 18:32:14 04/01/08 (2)
        
        Anyone have Cheap Jack's number?? :--O [nt] - alan m. kafton 21:32:15 04/01/08 (1)
        
        Why waste mony on long distance? - cheap-Jack 08:00:33 04/02/08 (0)
  - Thanks for your noninput,,,,,,, n/t - satfrat 01:58:27 04/01/08 (4)
    - RE: Try to think outside of the blue collar-union limits nt - MikeInSeattle 15:54:11 04/01/08 (0)
    - RE: Thanks for your noninput,,,,,,, - alan m. kafton 03:24:25 04/01/08 (2)
      - You don't need anyone to tell you something you already know. - MikeInSeattle 15:55:41 04/01/08 (0)
      - Thanks for your over compliments. - cheap-Jack 12:53:38 04/01/08 (0)
Fuse problem - 2002ss335 19:10:15 03/31/08 (10)
- 1/2 amp would be fine - Chris O 07:56:19 04/01/08 (9)
  - RE: It blew again - 2002ss335 16:56:42 04/01/08 (8)
    - RE: It blew again - budm 20:06:04 04/01/08 (7)
      - RE: Test results - 2002ss335 18:29:27 04/02/08 (5)
        
        RE: Test results - budm 20:17:51 04/02/08 (4)
        
        RE: Test results - 2002ss335 17:51:16 04/05/08 (2)
        
        RE: Test results - budm 12:19:00 04/06/08 (1)
        
        RE: It works - 2002ss335 13:22:18 04/20/08 (0)
        
        RE: Test results - 2002ss335 20:25:42 04/02/08 (0)
      - RE: It blew again - 2002ss335 20:14:21 04/01/08 (0)
Cosmos/Toyko pots?? - gearhunter 09:27:50 03/31/08 (1)
- Japan 'Cosmos' is like Wendy in burgers. - cheap-Jack 13:20:48 03/31/08 (0)
From a sows ear to a, well.. - sanman 07:08:41 03/31/08 (3)
- RE: From a sows ear to a, well.. - chris_w 06:32:43 04/05/08 (0)
- So you want to waste yr precious time to save "a dime" ? (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:36:56 03/31/08 (1)
  - But at least he will learn something during his journey ! -nt - chris_w 06:34:20 04/05/08 (0)
Amp on bookshelf - Fishfood 18:20:41 03/30/08 (5)
- Some options... - Al Sekela 14:25:28 03/31/08 (0)
- If it's a heavy sucker, better put it on the floor. (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:47:00 03/31/08 (3)
  - RE: If it's a heavy sucker, better put it on the floor. (nt) - gearhunter 13:34:45 03/31/08 (2)
    - Real or joke , it sounds so funny! (nt) - cheap-Jack 13:41:57 03/31/08 (1)
      - RE: Real or joke , it sounds so funny! (nt) - gearhunter 15:15:07 03/31/08 (0)
Parts in Oshkosh - bevo 14:10:22 03/30/08 (0)
AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - Presto 11:10:08 03/30/08 (7)
- RE: AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - djk 23:42:07 03/30/08 (4)
  - RE: AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - Presto 09:57:33 03/31/08 (3)
    - Don't forget the www.jensen-transformers.com site. - Ted Smith 20:28:43 04/09/08 (0)
    - RE: AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - WithTarragon 07:52:09 04/01/08 (1)
      - Hey Tom. Thanks for the input... I think I got it now. - Presto 11:06:24 04/01/08 (0)
- RE: AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - Tweekeng 12:16:49 03/30/08 (1)
  - RE: AK4393 Differential Ouput w/ Bal to Unbal Transformer - Presto 09:51:02 03/31/08 (0)
Acoustic Revive QR8 hmm.. - adjieda 10:23:08 03/30/08 (4)
- Several personal observations. - Norm 07:02:33 03/31/08 (0)
- Here's my simple explanation - hotbird 15:46:40 03/30/08 (0)
- RE: Acoustic Revive QR8 hmm.. - satfrat 14:54:52 03/30/08 (1)
  - They didn't work the first time - adjieda 23:15:17 03/30/08 (0)
Followup to granite isolation situation - Japesgalore 04:14:02 03/30/08 (10)
- Do you've sound problem with the granite slate alone? - cheap-Jack 12:41:56 03/31/08 (8)
  - RE: Do you've sound problem with the granite slate alone? - Japesgalore 15:37:10 03/31/08 (7)
    - Check up yr speaker cables! - cheap-Jack 08:00:24 04/01/08 (6)
      - RE: Check up yr speaker cables! - Japesgalore 16:25:57 04/02/08 (5)
        
        RE: Gauge - rick_m 08:13:03 04/05/08 (2)
        
        RE: Gauge - Japesgalore 15:47:36 04/07/08 (1)
        
        RE: Gauge - rick_m 20:25:04 04/07/08 (0)
        
        RE: cat5 speaker cables! - chris_w 06:55:19 04/05/08 (1)
        
        RE: cat5 speaker cables! - Japesgalore 13:01:54 04/10/08 (0)
- RE: Followup to granite isolation situation - Japesgalore 04:33:31 03/30/08 (0)
High-Pass (RCA) filters helped a bunch ... - rockadanny 14:50:34 03/29/08 (0)
Outlets and connectors for video? - Sondek 11:34:40 03/29/08 (8)
- Thanks guys - Sondek 06:12:44 03/31/08 (0)
- RE: Outlets and connectors for video? - michaelv20850 22:22:50 03/29/08 (2)
  - RE: Outlets and connectors for video? - satfrat 02:11:09 04/13/08 (0)
  - RE: Outlets and connectors for video? - audionutge@yahoo.com 03:48:40 03/30/08 (0)
- RE: Outlets and connectors for video? - satfrat 17:40:28 03/29/08 (2)
  - ISF calibration is highly recommended... - kenster 04:37:10 03/30/08 (1)
    - RE: ISF calibration is highly recommended... - satfrat 08:47:54 03/30/08 (0)
- A PLC is most important, IME... - Duster 15:37:27 03/29/08 (0)
Can you use an isolation transformer on a two prong circuit? - Carl G 09:21:21 03/29/08 (5)
- Addendum...The unit circuit breaker trips .... - carl g 11:10:06 03/29/08 (4)
  - RE: Addendum...#2 . All is working now...... - carl g 12:32:32 03/29/08 (0)
  - RE: Addendum...The unit circuit breaker trips .... - chris_w 11:43:15 03/29/08 (2)
    - RE: Addendum...The unit circuit breaker trips .... - becketma@yahoo.com 16:22:13 03/29/08 (1)
      - RE: Addendum...The unit circuit breaker trips .... - jea48 10:16:18 03/30/08 (0)
Regulator problem - ned664 17:35:47 03/28/08 (2)
- RE: Regulator problem - djk 18:03:44 03/28/08 (0)
- RE: Suggestion... - rick_m 18:03:36 03/28/08 (0)
Isolation Transformer VS. inductor LC filter surge protector? - recstar24 15:53:39 03/27/08 (3)
- RE: Isolation Transformer VS. inductor LC filter surge protector? - machani 14:11:04 03/28/08 (0)
- Also look for over/under voltage shut down functions - budm 10:22:03 03/28/08 (0)
- RE: Isolation Transformer VS. inductor LC filter surge protector? - BobM 06:55:41 03/28/08 (0)
Question about Power regenerators IE PS Audio PPP - artemus 14:24:11 03/27/08 (3)
- RE: Question about Power regenerators IE PS Audio PPP - Dave Pogue 15:09:00 03/27/08 (2)
  - Same here... - kenster 19:33:47 03/27/08 (1)
    - Thanks guys. I kinda expected those answers but thought I'd ask anyway ** - artemus 06:28:05 03/28/08 (0)
Question about the use of rubber O rings as tube dampers - artemus 14:14:41 03/27/08 (18)
- Thanks to all for the input. I'll try the teflon - artemus 15:27:14 03/29/08 (0)
- Tube damping - Jagdeep 22:23:42 03/28/08 (0)
- Be careful not to introduce new resonant modes. - Al Sekela 16:56:53 03/28/08 (7)
  - Teflon tape for damping? - artemus 07:45:32 03/29/08 (6)
    - Yes, just wrap around the tube. - Al Sekela 14:30:11 03/29/08 (2)
      - RE: Yes, just wrap around the tube. - Dave Pogue 12:21:43 03/30/08 (0)
      - RE: Yes, just wrap around the tube. - artemus 15:24:50 03/29/08 (0)
    - RE: Teflon tape for damping? - mor2bz 10:31:47 03/29/08 (2)
      - Or just wrap the tape around the tube a few times. - Dave Pogue 13:03:45 03/29/08 (1)
        
        That's exactly what I did and it works well. nt - bartc 16:47:01 03/29/08 (0)
- RE: Question about the use of rubber O rings as tube dampers - . 10:40:12 03/28/08 (0)
- Yes, beware overdamping. Tube is an example. - cheap-Jack 08:07:14 03/28/08 (2)
  - RE: Yes, beware overdamping. Tube is an example. - Awe-d-o-file 14:26:19 03/28/08 (1)
    - "One man's food is another man's poison" by Hippocrates. - cheap-Jack 11:33:12 03/31/08 (0)
- Consider teflon - bartc 06:58:08 03/28/08 (0)
- Thanks kenster & Elmo. Tweaking is somewhat a new adventure for me. My 1st area of experiment was footers - artemus 06:44:23 03/28/08 (0)
- RE: Question about the use of rubber O rings as tube dampers - kenster 05:15:32 03/28/08 (0)
- "So am I correct to assume n that all tube dampers are not necessarily a help?" - Elmo 01:20:20 03/28/08 (0)
any ideas where to get higher purity copper foil? - rhyno 16:32:40 03/26/08 (11)
- I betcha I know what he's gunna doo! - Presto 22:42:33 03/26/08 (1)
  - Oh no, not the dreaded Reefer Madness again? - kenster 13:27:20 03/27/08 (0)
- What are you trying to do? - unclestu52 21:19:53 03/26/08 (7)
  - Well, audiophiles' ears are more demanding... - cheap-Jack 06:57:24 03/27/08 (6)
    - RE: Well, audiophiles' ears are more demanding... - unclestu52 12:25:07 03/27/08 (5)
      - For the sake of yr argument... - cheap-Jack 08:52:01 03/28/08 (3)
        
        Consider (long) - unclestu52 12:50:12 03/28/08 (2)
        
        You're are an over detail man. Amen. (nt) - cheap-Jack 12:13:49 03/31/08 (0)
        
        RE: Consider (long) - Jack Seaton 22:17:02 03/29/08 (0)
      - Excellent post. [nt] - alan m. kafton 16:17:49 03/27/08 (0)
- Here U go... - kenster 17:08:57 03/26/08 (0)
Messing around with granite... (spider rack/isolation/ball bearing/resins/blaa blaa) - Japesgalore 05:39:04 03/25/08 (2)
- My granite story - Ted Smith 14:19:15 04/04/08 (0)
- Take a look at the Timken bearing footer tweak... - Wellfed 20:53:53 03/25/08 (0)
Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - Maxamillion 06:09:33 03/26/08 (15)
- I forgot - Awe-d-o-file 13:20:49 03/28/08 (0)
- RE: Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - Charlez 17:36:17 03/27/08 (1)
  - RE: Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - HiOnFi 08:13:07 03/30/08 (0)
- RE: Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - risabet 11:38:16 03/27/08 (2)
  - Halo Jrs on tonearm? - efhjr 11:52:35 03/31/08 (1)
    - RE: Halo Jrs on tonearm? - risabet 18:07:51 03/31/08 (0)
- RE: Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - adjieda 02:13:52 03/27/08 (1)
  - RE: Which Herbie's iso product is the best? - hartwerger 13:46:01 03/28/08 (0)
- It seems everything in audio is a moving target... - Wellfed 09:08:51 03/26/08 (6)
  - RE: It seems everything in audio is a moving target... - Maxamillion 10:17:20 03/26/08 (5)
    - RE: It seems everything in audio is a moving target... - Awe-d-o-file 13:18:33 03/26/08 (0)
    - I believe that is what Steve would recommend... - Wellfed 13:15:05 03/26/08 (3)
      - RE: I believe that is what Steve would recommend... - Maxamillion 05:23:04 03/27/08 (2)
        
        Whatever you buy, don't spend a fortune on it. - cheap-Jack 07:23:29 03/27/08 (1)
        
        By any measure in this hobby, Herbie's products are cheap. nt - risabet 11:35:15 03/27/08 (0)
Time for a C-37 thread? - Square Peg 14:52:40 03/26/08 (4)
- OMG thats one ugly looking cartridge - chris_w 08:10:40 03/28/08 (0)
- "All that glitters is not gold" quoted in Shakespeare's famous play. - cheap-Jack 07:55:09 03/27/08 (2)
  - RE: "All that glitters is not gold" quoted in Shakespeare's famous play. - geoffkait 08:40:29 03/27/08 (1)
    - No, "gratifying" defines as 'giving pleasure & satisfaction'. (nt) - cheap-Jack 08:48:31 03/27/08 (0)
Hope someone can kindly recommend some new feet.... - pkats 12:27:11 03/26/08 (6)
- RE: Hope someone can kindly recommend some new feet.... - Charlez 17:42:23 03/27/08 (0)
- RE: Hope someone can kindly recommend some new feet.... - Square Peg 21:13:20 03/26/08 (0)
- RE: Hope someone can kindly recommend some new feet.... - satfrat 16:47:57 03/26/08 (0)
- Here is what I've done underneath my tube power amp. - cheap-Jack 13:28:10 03/26/08 (2)
  - You know, when they installed my countertops 2 yrs ago I had a feeling I should have kept the sink cutout! nt - pkats 11:41:55 03/27/08 (1)
    - Most kitchen/bathroom countertops are man-made marble or granite slates. No good! (nt) - cheap-Jack 11:26:58 04/01/08 (0)