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116v from the wall socket?
Thanks for all the input. I'm glad that its not an issue! Cheaper that way =)Andy 
help with a tubed integrated or pre / amp combo
All check out the Ayon Spark. Thanks for the tip. 
help with a tubed integrated or pre / amp combo
Thanks for all the input. Any sonic comparisons between the cayin 50t and the rouge Cronus magnum, cayin 100, or 88? Thanks 
jj 6922 vs jj 6922 gold pins
Thanks for the info.Andy 
Forced mod of Engergy V2.3 - suggestions?
thanks I'll look into abi tech servicesandy 
Forced mod of Engergy V2.3 - suggestions?
thanks for the tip. Called them. they are sold out.Andy 
Just changed component stands - how to modify soun
Thanks for the responses!I have a variety of DH cones from small to jumbo.I do have tubes but they sounded fine in the other open rack. I'll try it with the door open and some pillows inside of the enclosure. I'm having my shelves from the other r... 
Bottlehead Seduction and tube rolling help
Thanks for the adviceThis is a used unit and is broken in. I previously used the phono on an audible illusions 3a. This unit was touted as being in the same ballpark. Although the sound stage is good. The presentation is simple boring. I completel... 
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
Once again thanks for the input. I purchased a pair of sanus ultimate foundation stands but ..... they didn't pass WAF. So now my current concept is to have a 12 inch by 12 inch by 1 1/2 inch maple or oak base (do I need a metal base plate?). I'll... 
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
Thanks everyone,I've been impressed with how the speakers sounded with the ten planks of oak wood that I placed together. I think that I'm just going to level them, glue them and add a two inch maple top and call it my stands. Still thinking about... 
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
Hanaleimike, those are really beautiful stands. So you decided to use posts that attach to planks on each end. Do you think that it would sound better if the wood was solid the whole way up?Zenblaster,I have a friend who is a pro cabinet maker who... 
phono pre amp giant killer?
Thanks to all for the posting. I decided to go with the Seduction with the c4s upgrade. Any Tube rolling advice for this setup?Thank againAndy 
phono pre amp giant killer?
Thanks T bone,I was just looking at the possibility of the Bottlehead Seduction. What is the likely hood that I would screw that up? How much work is it to build?andy 
phono pre amp giant killer?
Thanks for the advice on the Dynavector p75 and the Gram Slee Era Gold mk v. I'll be looking into those. 
phono pre amp giant killer?
I saw a ps audio III on the gon. Is that similar to the Gcph?