Just got my new ASL Hurricanes....and.......


.....I am still taking time for them to break in. I have been told that they take 10-15 hours before they start to begin to sound good. Right now I'd like to hold off on my initial comments till that time, however I have some questions to you all (especially the tech folks-I am NOT a TECH person AT ALL).
First let me say that the Hurricanes are replacing an ARC VT 100 MKll 100 watt tube amp (a sweetheart). My speakers are Infinity RS 1-B's. They are a 4 column system with an active crossover (servo) for the woofer columns. The woofers are being powered by (for now) a Perreaux 2150B @ 400 watt into 4 ohms.
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First question. ...(and I think I know the answer)...I am getting a 60 htz hum from my mid/tweeter columns that are being powered by the Hurricanes. The power cords are plugged into a Richard Grey 400 power unit. The power cord looks cheep but do you think I will need cheater adaptor??
I am picking two up tomorrow ..... COMMENTS

Second question....(and again I think I know the answer)..I need to boost the bass output on the crossover now...I guess 100 watts vs 200 watts makes a big difference? However, I am upgrading my bass amp from 400 watts to (I think-help Sean) 600 watts soon when i pick up the Perreaux 3150pbm. Will that make a difference....I assume it will??
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Again, thanks for your time and help!

Rick
rwd

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Herman/Kr4...what does pad the input mean?? How do I do this? Thanks for your help!
An UPDATE......The cheater plugs worked. The hum is gone. Now I have to work on the second situation above.
Thanks all!!
Thanks Herman.....!!

P.S. To all....I have about 10 hours on them already.....starting to "cook"!!!!