The Richard Dunn stance of having captive power leads makes a lot of sense. What's the point of having the World's best power lead only for it to go through an IEC plug and socket at the back of your amp / source? And then there's the UK ring type mains layout... And UK type wall sockets and plugs....

"Don't worry, I'm not going to turn into one of those annoying ex drinkers who is constantly preaching."

Aw, go on. Enjoy yourself!!!

Seriously Stu, that's a real joy. Finding happiness isn't always as easy as folks make it out to be. Keep the faith bro.

If you have no hum at your chosen listening levels, then you have no hum. You will hear some hum at maximum volume with any phono stage. We don't advise to store any NVA equipment on it's side for extended periods of time. DQ wrote: If still constructed the same way , the transformer is glued in pl...

Better late than never. Have a very good 2023 and many more after that.

Slept in this morning after Christmas Eve midnight communion - hence my late greetings.

May the peace of the Christ child be with us all.

Enjoy.

Lindsayt wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:58 pm Hotel California? How Linn LP12 is that?
Dire Straits next?
Followed by Suzanne Vega?

Suzanne Vega - music to slit your wrists to. Wonderful recordings but somewhat depressing songs.

There's a lot o0f misinformation going about. Mainly that you can save on gas by using electricity. Plain nonsense. If the generators are using gas to produce electricity at about 40% efficiency and there are losses and overheads getting it to you, then that can't make sense. Look at your bills. Gas...

There is no right answer. However, if you use a linear power supply from a reputable vendor then you are more likely to get a satisfactory result.

Suck it and see?

I've posted this before but it bears repeating. Went to Billy Vee's to listen to an LP12 and was totally underwhelmed. Found a Rock at Doug Brady's and fell in love. No longer have a record deck. The software was expensive and not freely available. I'd also learned all the clicks and bangs on the 40...

A very good point. I can listen to my main system all day but not the second system. Both systems are the same brands, NVA, Chord and Sonore. Although they are at opposite ends of the ranges the sound signature is similar. It is upscaling which makes me want to listen for lengthy periods. I seem to...