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Your help please.
If you look in your Logitech Remote supported device code book for the Philips code - enter it into the remote as if your gear is Philips, it will assign the full set of functions based on that and should work fine. My Rega solar remote died, and ... 
is it sacrilege?
as long as they don't need to be watered. I still have a big ugly water stain ring on top of one of my '75 vintage Infinity Monitor IIa's, that are otherwise in near mint condition. This from a plant my wife decided would look real nice sitting on... 
how to set speed with strobe and speed controller
a strobe light isn't actually required. You can do this with ANY incandescent lamp powered by a 60hz wall outlet. It works! 
Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?
I read though this whole thread trying to figure out why so much negativism. I recently picked up "Cafe Blue" and love it. I was hopefull to get leads on which PB albums to buy next. I guess if we were limited to a small number of artists in our c... 
Power relays to turn on amps
The Parasound SCAMP . . . they show up on ebay pretty often. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Who - "Tommy" ; the version performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, et al. I sold my original copy while in College in the 70's, just purchased a new (ie used) copy complete with box, gatefold, and program. It's always been a favorite, and... 
shipping speakers
I've been on the receiving end of 2 speaker shipments that UPS damaged. Both were under-packaged in my opinion, but had obviously had been severely dropped. One is a Rel Storm, which was packaged at a UPS Store were destroyed, and they honored the... 
Best Sounding Red Book CD Changer Under $400
I picked up a Sony DVP-NC555ES off of ebay last month. They seem to be in abundant supply for buy it now pricing of $299 (mfg refurb) to $359 (new) - both with full Sony warranty (or so they advertise). This is an SACD player/changer, and the redb... 
How Long Cables From Turntable to Preamp?
the first responses are the correct (and practical) recommendations, but since I had a similar issue last year I did some experimentation. I ran a 2 meter RCA connected in line with my phono cable using F/F rca adapters (which has to be the worst ... 
BIDPAY- any alternatives to PAYPAL?
I've accepted paypal from international buyers and have had no problems. I first took care to evaluate the buyer's credentials (ie feedback) and get comfortable they were legit. 
Crackling Noise ...driving me nuts
I had a similar issue that turned out to be a combination of a bad DSP board in my pre/pro, and issue of compatibility requiring a firmware udpate. The compatibility issue was with a new Digital Cable set top box input to the dsp.You may want to t... 
Any shows coming up?
you may check out Sound Images - they have stores in Falls Church and Bethesda (I think). I've only been in the Falls Church store briefly so I can't vouch for the products or practices . . . but I think they carry high end stuff.I've been to Soun... 
How to approach seller of damaged amp
Here's what I suggest you do:Stay at arms length. The shipping company will ONLY work with the shipping party (ie not you). Use this contract to your advantage. Inform the seller of the damage. Send pictures of the damage, and describe it in detai... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
tonight it's "Go" - Stomu Yamashta Steve Winwood, Michael Shrieve, Al DiMeola. This has always been one of my favorite albums. I have a new vinyl rig and am rediscovering some of my old Lp's. Last night it was King Crimson "Lark's Tongues in Aspic... 
Music lovers only, sub woofer
Some of my favorite pieces for deep bass are of the kind of music you say you favor. Tracy Chapman, Bruce Cockburn, among others. I frankly can't fathom not having a speaker system incable of flat response to 22 hz or lower. My main system now inc...