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Amp burn in time..just being on or music played?
No, the correct burn in time is the minimum amount of time it takes to exceed your ability to return a component to the dealer if you decide you don't like the way it sounds.Cwlondon (System | Threads | Answers)Ha! There is a great deal of truth i... 
Why are older tubes so much sought after
The answer is simple.Tubes made in the 40s, 50s and 60s were of higher quality...made to tighter tolerances than tubes made today. Why is this so? Because most of the military equipment depended on reliable, consistently high quality tubes to oper... 
marantz 11s2 sacd player modifications
No modifiers offer mods to provide you with the rolled-off, caramel colored sound you want, but you knew that already.Use an equalizer. 
Power cords and soundstage
Yeah, and if you read my answer carefully you might get my reply to that. AC current phase-unbalance between components ruins 3DPalerider (Answers)You're right. Very sorry.Learning how to post quotes in the smaller font would help make your replie... 
Oyaide
My Tunami GPX are factory built, so I have no idea how the plugs are attached, nor does it concern me. 
Power cords and soundstage
Always a larger and juicier carrot on the stick...I'm happy with the Tunami GPX, but I'll keep an eye out for a used P-4030/046 in the rare case one becomes available.At some point, the chase is more trouble than it's worth to me.Thanks for your o... 
Power cords and soundstage
One of the best additions I have made in a year or so has been to install Oyaide Tunami GPX power cords on my amplifiers.Low noise floor, grain-free, clear and dynamic. All for less than $350/ea retail. The best value in power cords I have found.I... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
An audiophile pas de deux!Time to pop some popcorn and settle in for the dance. 
What do you think of Elrod PC's?
Like all power cords and wire, your system and listening preferences will be the final arbiter. There is no one correct cord for everyone.That said, Elrod cords are among the best, and trying one or two would certainly be worthwhile. As John obliq... 
Legit source for Japanese import cds?
I have purchased from cdjapan.com. 
Power cords and soundstage
09-19-08: PaleriderTvadI really don't understand how the difference in PC's ability to deliver current would affect phase issues created by electronics or component set up.I did not say the power cord change was causing a phase shift. What I wrote... 
Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime?
Chadnliz, the overall concept is the individual believing he can do whatever he wants because he can afford it, and everybody else is on their own despite how his actions might effect them. It's a selfish and greedy point of view totally lacking a... 
Do ARC preamps use IR or RF remote controls???
I believe the Reference 3 uses IR, as the remote must be pointed toward the preamp to function. 
Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime?
09-18-08: ChadnlizIts only wasteful if you cant afford it.That's the kind of greedy, selfish attitude that caused the present mortgage/housing crisis, and will be the cause of further problems in the area of energy cost and availability.Folks, con... 
Review: Tube Research Labs M-225 mono blocks Amplifier
The subject of a home trail was never talked about and since their product is outstanding I guess there is no concern about returning the amps. Any other concerns?Bobheinatz (Threads | Answers)You've answered all my questions.Thank you.