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RE: Has anyone made an audiophile grade cheater plug?

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In Reply to: RE: Has anyone made an audiophile grade cheater plug? posted by Awe-d-o-file on July 01, 2007 at 08:42:17

Awe-d-o-file, this $1200 preamp has outperformed my previously used (CAT Ult MK2) $6000 preamp by a wide margin. Another audiophile recommended it. This $1200 preamp replaced his $14000 (VTL 7.5) preamp. That's why a
$2700 (Stealth Dream) is used on it. Alan could you give me more details
on your suggestion? What transformer should I use? How do I install it?
Give me the "transformer installation to eliminate ground hum for dummies" version. Thanks. BTW I installed my first Hammond 193L choke on the PLC (Hydra 8) as you and Bartc advised. I ordered 3 more so I can install one for each used outlet on the PLC. I read a lot of your posts regarding this and assume I am donig this right. Am I? Also another basic question on connecting the Hammond 193L to the AC plug. I know the longer lead is the hot and the shorter is the neutral. I read on another post that said the hot lead should be attached to the wider blade on the plug and the neutral to the other blade. Is this correct? Thanks.

Bart

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RE: Has anyone made an audiophile grade cheater plug? - audionutge@yahoo.com 14:44:24 07/01/07 (0)
The wider blade is the neutral side of the outlet...make sure the hot wires into the right side of the outlet / ac plug orientation.

Alan
I'm curious as to the name of the preamp you are using... - clio09 13:57:21 07/01/07 (2)
also, if you like the Hammond Chokes you may want to contact Alan Maher and talk to him about the Power Enhancers. I have several in my system right now (with no chokes) and these things work quite well. I'll be removing my PLC shortly as Alan recommended to see what the PEs can do on their own.
- RE: I'm curious as to the name of the preamp you are using... - posbwp55@msn.com 15:51:14 07/01/07 (1)
  Hi clio09,
  
  I am using a Ming DA 2A3 preamp and it is very good. How do I contact Alan Maher and where did you buy the PE's? Have you tried the chokes?
  I have too many new variables in my system right now to tell how they are individually affecting the sound. Once the pre breaks in and I get an idea of where I am I'll start adding more chokes and see how they sound.
  
  Bart
  - RE: I'm curious as to the name of the preamp you are using... - audionutge@yahoo.com 16:05:16 07/01/07 (0)
    You can just e-mail me at: audionutge@yahoo.com
    
    Alan Maher

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