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Magnepan MG 2s'..Old,OK, but worth re-furb?
I had the MG-IIc and liked the sound. They do not sound like conventional cone type speakers, so your first impression may or may not impress you. The MG-2C is a 2-way panel, Oak side rails, and stand about 6 feet tall by 2.5 feet wide and are 2 i... 
Beware of PayPal
Make sure that you accept Paypal's email updates. Don't rely on the email notification either so its a good idea to check your profile and preferences regularly. They change so often at Paypal its absolutely ridiculous. Shady operation. They are a... 
Hum and Buzz on XLR Interconnect
You didn't list your components, and I gather they are of diffent mfg. Use a meter/ tester, and check for phase, continuity, etc., of the 3-pins at each end of cable.. If checks out Ok, Take apart the Male XLR and notice how it is wired. If shield... 
What makes an amp hum/ground loop?
Some amp makers suggest the use of (1) cheater plug on just one of the monoamps. A good way to tie the two monos together is with a heavy duty 1 to 3 a/c outlet adapter cord. Home Depot has a nice 12ga pigtail type. Using one of those you can plug... 
Canare digiflex cbls- Which end is which
If you look at the center conductor strands of the Canare LV-61S coax cable you will notice it has a clockwise spiral twist, at either end. It is not a directional cable, BUT some of my customers report as the other posters state; reading from lef... 
RE: Tube swapping in Alpha DAC
If your Alpha is the 18 BIT model try the GE 5751 Black Plate or the Raytheon 5751 Black Plate. I have found those two sound different from one another, but will give a nice clear sound. With a 96/24 Alpha the Chinese 12AX7 is not bad. Some like t...