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Strange amplifier problem
Good idea!...Inserted the stock KT-66 tubes... So far, so good. The X'formers are barely warm - but the left one is still a bit warmer than the right one. 
Strange amplifier problem
Newbee: The amp does not show tube plates glowing red, and there is no strange sound. I will try to insert the stock output tubes (KT-66) to see what will happen next.Cyclonicman: I use aftermarket power cords (VH Audio Flavor Four and AirSine). 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
Thanks! 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
Yes, teh fuse was blown. 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
Hurray!We did it. Thank you for assistance, you gave me a clue! 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
I will wait for a friend who is a technician - I am afraid to damage the plastic surface - it looks so subtle and fragile. 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
It really looks like a part of the IEC socket, and there is an inscription below ("slow blow fuse"), but I don't know how to get access to it! 
Location of fuse in NAF amplifiers
I will look. 
Mactone amplifiers
Thank you! 
new Pure Note Alluvion speaker cables
Same effect with speaker cables. Nice work! 
Cary vs. Melody Valve
Concentus CTR-2 (open baffle, made in Italy). 
Cary vs. Melody Valve
Today I compared the Cary SLI-80 with much more expensive NAF Legend-II integrated amplifier equipped with the newly acquired NOS GEC KT-66 tubes and though they are not in the same league, jazz records (Coleman Hawkins, Nat King Cole, etc.) sound... 
new Pure Note Alluvion speaker cables
The final verdict is very favorable. The cables now produce a very interesting effect - I don't "hear" any cables at all. Just an open space between and around the speakers with instruments floating in the air.I hope to read your update on the I/C... 
new Pure Note Alluvion speaker cables
Who knows whether the Alluvion is "higher range" stuff as compared to Cerulean or not. The Ceruleans are more straightforward - tight bass, huge dynamics, midrange is a bit lean (perhaps, with my open baffle speakers). The Sonic Genius is right - ... 
new Pure Note Alluvion speaker cables
So far, a bit compressed as compared to Cerulean. I will try to replace the jumpers with copper ones.