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McIntosh MC7200 - fuse question
Thanks, will try it.. 
Personal amp evolution
1984 Technics SA-290 (I think..)1992 Yamaha (not sure on model)2004 Yamaha RX-V1600 (still have it as a surr processor)2005 Adcom GFA-5552007 Hafler DH5002008 Hafler 95002009 McIntosh MC7200 
MDF Rack dampening question
Home Depot "natural play sand" They had another, much thinner, called leveling sand, but I was afraid of the mess.Ordered Dynamat Extreme 10435 door kit ($50). Trying to increase the mass on each shelf to reduce vibrations, and also it should give... 
MDF Rack dampening question
StudioTech hf-4Just looked at the specs, says its medium density fiber board.Wondering how much a low end rack is really affecting the sound.. 
MDF Rack dampening question
I filled the vertical tubular columns with sand. They used to ding like a bell when tapped, now it's a thud.The shelves are relatively thin, and transmit vibrations easily. I'm going to try some dampening sheets under each (Dynamat Extreme)How can... 
SS Power Amp upgrade
Pulled the trigger on an mc7200. Cant wait to find out how it will sound with my dm640s. :) 
Best audio quality - Apple iTouch vs iPod Classic
any a/b audio quality comparisons playing aiff sources between the two? i believe they use different dacs internally.. 
SS Power Amp upgrade
Regarding speakers, I would say the following are on the short list whenever I upgrade (not for a while..)VR4-JRB&W nautilus 803Thanks 
Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.
Finally got the 4A SE in.This pre makes my system sound amazing, instruments are clear, almost 3D, detailed, natural, quiet, smooth. Everybody's jaw drops when they hear my system now compared to before.Love the look. Friend of mine has quite a bi... 
Install IEC male socket or not??
I installed one on my Hafler dh500 using a dremell tool w the right bit to cut heavy gauge metal. Took about 15 minutes, looked perfect, much more comfortable to work with, n changing power cables made the sound improve. Cant think how it could af... 
I want to use an OTA HD antenna...
HD is UHF. So, Radio Shack U-75R is perfect, and at $29 it's cheap.Much better than "high tech" but smaller antennas. I installed it inside my attic, works like a champ, picks up channels from far away, no problems. Run the coax straight into your... 
Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.
Pulled the trigger on the mapletree. Cant wait to hear it. 
Why not use mains as centers
IMO having the same exact speaker model on all channels would be the best choice. Yet I understand that doing this is probably not practical for most setups. Mains should be good over the full range, not just for mids.My center channel (B&W) s... 
Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.
Thorman, Thanks so much for your input.Still wondering abour the mapletree or quicksilver options.Regards, 
Thinking about moving to a tube pre - suggestions.
There's an SP9 listed right now here. Any first hand experience with it versus the other AR models, and the Mapletree / Quicksilver products?THanks