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The GS-4 is 4mm, GS-6 is 6mm. The Mogami W2497 is 8mm, which is pretty darned big, and has trouble fitting some (actually, most) RCA plugs. If you are looking for music hose these aren't for you. Do keep in mind, "heft" has absolutely nothing to do with quality or performance.

I use Canare GS-4 & GS-6 for most everything, but only for short runs (under 3ft) as the capacitance is a little higher than some other cables. It is a VERY well shielded cable, and has an internal carbon sheath that really reduces handling and microphonic noise pickup. For the fancy stuff I...

I have found that even with some heavier cables (Mogami W2497, 8.0mmØ) if I cut the end on a 45° angle I can make it fit. Tight, but it'll go.

Nothing wrong with that tube at all. Starting in 1960, GE began using a three-ply plate material for certain rectifier tubes, fabricated using explosive bonding techniques. The plies (starting from the cathode side) were copper, steel and aluminum. This gave far better heat distribution, heat...

According to Rean, the maximum cable size for the NYS373 is 6.1mmØ. According to Mogami, the 2549 is 6.0mmØ. Perhaps the tolerances are not falling in your favor.

Good call, seems to be the same "non-voltage-doubler" power supply the OP described. Shouldn't be too difficult to do a quick comparison.

I have given up on electrolytics for low values. Now I use film for everything 4µ7 and under, and if space permits I'll even go up to 10µFd for coupling applications.

Yes. Taps are located on the cathode winding of the output transformer and output from an octal socket on the chassis.

The original MC275 has a 70.7 volt output available, which is roughly equal to a 100 ohm load.

There's something special about old, high-mileage instruments. My Precision (1959) can officially take retirement this year. I have hockey sticks and cricket bats that are less battered than my old beastie, but it's still the best P-bass I've ever heard or played:)

I'm guessing from your post that you have (hopefully!) yet to purchase these. Unless you are an extremely competent, experienced and skilled technician (or know one who is, and you have very deep pockets) I would strongly recommend that you avoid the Audio Research M300 amplifier. There are far...

There's a local Kijiji flipper-monkey asking 400 buck for a W5MT3AW....

Bill, If you really want to up your profanity game, skip the masking tape and do what I did; duct tape. Like everything that goes wrong, it seemed like a good idea at the time...

I use a Brother P-touch. You can either print them in the "Flag" orientation or on wider tape in the "Wrap" orientation. Laminated Cable Wire (Flexible ID) Tape is the best.

I've always used the MJ15024G/MJ15025G for the SJ6521A/SJ6522A without issue.

Hi, and welcome to AK :) I have a pair of CM912P power amps that I have been wanting to get back into service for a very long time. They were rather hacked when I received them (1980's?) with many parts replaced or missing entirely. Have never been able to find a schematic.

In my much younger days I worked as a field welder, GTAW. My work was mostly in critical applications where the testing of each weld was mandatory. Whenever the NDT inspector showed up with his radiation source, I made damned sure I stayed far away....

The old Chrysler "chicken-coop" alternators (with full field current) driven by a B&S lawnmower engine made pretty good stick welders. And, being DC, meant you could use it with 7018's :)

Reminds me of a fat touch-button tube :)

Monty, if the table is already that loud, you might as well throw on a slice of this :)

As per @gadget73, this has been going on since the beginning of tubes. A lot of it had to do with generating revenue from parts sales. But some manufacturers, especially in the home audio realm, were/are more interested in performance and reliability. They sourced their tubes from reputable...

Not even close; When it rings, between 100 & 120 Vac at 20 Hz riding over the 48Vdc line.

I was installing some extension sockets when I was a teen; Guess what? Somebody called! Got bit by the ring voltage. Damn, that hurt, and vibrated my eyeballs pretty good too o_O

Nope, I think you've nailed it right there :)

I have mellowed considerably when it comes to my at-home listening levels. It is extremely rare that I ever need to use my second 8x10 cabinet with the SVT when I'm jamming along with the tunes :)