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Doing the Power Cord Thing
If nothing else, at least you can make custom lengths to help keep the routing neat. 
The Science of Cables
But when you judge most products in audio, it becomes clear how much they differ from the truth. There is a reason why so less audio brands and products can reveal all the aspects of sound. Give some examples of these aspects of sound that are ... 
Who needs a tuner?
Only listen to the Radio to win concert tickets, just scored some Sammy Hagar for next month. 
Can a CD player being close to a receiver or power amplifier affect its performance?
If the CD player has a current/remaining track time display you would see that changing erratically if skipping. 
The Science of Cables
If I need a tone control I'll use ... a tone control. My sentiments exactly. 
Can a CD player being close to a receiver or power amplifier affect its performance?
Move it back to where it was and see if it still has problems. 
Identify a Resistor in an Audio Research PH3
Part of the marking may be hidden on the underside. 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Don't own one, but am waiting to hear more about the Crimson amps.They last long because he runs the tubes cool, have read can touch when operating. Backs it up with 5 year warranty for 275 and 10 year for 350. 
Amplifier current vrs watts; why is current more important?
It's not more important. Power, Voltage, Current and Impedance are all related.P=I^2*Z = V^2/ZSo depending on the impedance of your speakers I or V could be the limiting factor. 
Identify a Resistor in an Audio Research PH3
Looks like you're missing part of the marking.Google Vishay VTA Serieshttp://www.vishaypg.com/docs/63011/vta5256.pdf 
Double-Blind ABX Testing Proves All Power Cords Have an Effect on Audio | AVSForum
Clicked link, read what I expected to see. 
Does anyone pay the same attention to their car audio?
I put a 1000 watt Alpine/Infinity system in my Camaro, sounds pretty damn good. 
How much do we at A'gon influence the industry?
Even when not looking for new equipment I have always sought out HiFi related sites/review/forums. It took a long time before audiogon showed up in my search results.I don't know if it is because I have visited or other factors have moved it up in... 
Does anyone pay the same attention to their car audio?
Could you retro fit with isolation grommets?https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/k/keystone/anti-vibration-grommets?utm_adgroup=xGeneral... 
Dick Dale
He is a bit before my time and didn't know who he was until I saw a post on his passing on another forum I frequent. Have never been into Surf music but did enjoy some clips I pulled up on youtube, can anyone recommend  a favorite album (maybe a g...