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Voodoo? Bots are emulating Geoff again.... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
I used one of these to find a nasty noisy switching trickle charger on my car in the garage:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HX4D84/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
I agree with the statement " I feel a well shielded power cable is more than adequate" However Geoff would have you strip off that pesky shielding to free the music hidden inside the (directional) cable.  
This question is aimed to TRUE Elec Engineers, not fuse or wire directionality believers.
Hope I don't get into hot water here for the link.https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-VHC-1-SPDT-Vacuum-Relay-26-VDC-for-RF-Switching/390332847631?hash=item5...These could be triggered by a conventional circuit. I've used them to handle a couple kilowatt... 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Right. I can see how removing the shielding from your breaker panel by opening the door can really help. Not to mention the building codes you're violating........ 
Magnavox or RCA tube amp
I would head over to diyaudio.com and post the question. If it's been done they've done it. Tons of good info and and some great minds there. 
Brilliant Pebbles, a new tweak, cheaper than high end cables.
If your listening room consisted of a pebble encrusted cave you'd be set. 
Brilliant Pebbles, a new tweak, cheaper than high end cables.
If your results don't pan out you can always return them for a refund......with a slingshot. 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
+1 
Why Power Cables Affect Sound
Take a photo of the bird. Problem solved. 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
" Oh, what the hell, I’ll list some anyway. PWB Silver Rainbow Foil, Schumann Frequency Generator, Mpingo disc, Shun Mook Original Cable Jacket, PWB Red x Pen, Cream Electret, Clever Little Clock, The Intelligent Chip, crystals for audio apps, Tel... 
Rectifier Tube Rolling in a Modwight LS 36.5DM
Not sure about sound differences but I've seen new Russian versions create fireworks when replacing an original tube of the same specs. 
Tube Tester
I have a Hickock 6000A but the TV7 is probably the best being a military tester. 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
Memory? I had a set of cables with amnesia too! Gonna try shock therapy next. 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
What if the cable manufacturer did break them in and didn’t tell anyone?You buy the cable and break it in again. Would you hear a difference?