bdgregory
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| Can the sound of SS amp deteriorate over time?? Some companies recommend re-capping them after 10-15 years. As electrolytics age the amp will become "thin" they say.I'm not sure why this isn't a consistent practice though, unless it's design related. | |
| Help Me --Will I blow my system? FWIW, the EX442 is actually rated 350W @4 ohms. | |
| Help Me --Will I blow my system? No. Use the B&K, it won't be a problem unless you really crank the volume. (really, really crank it!). | |
| Inexpensive DVD deck with good sound? Check out the Sony DVP-NC555ES. You should be able to find one new for <$400. Used for less than that. I have 2 of them and they've replaced a Sony 7700, and Denon DVP2200. The fact it's a 5 disc changer is a big bonus for me - though it's a la... | |
| Sherwood Newcastle Am 9080 congrats - you can't touch anything comparable to the 9080 IMO unless you want to pay another $200, maybe more.btw - Warnerwh - sorry for butchering your moniker in my previous post! | |
| phonostage driving 2 pre-amps - any ideas? wouldn't connecting the two preamps together by taking tape output from one to a line in on the other be just as good as any switch box you can find, or your Quicksilver suggestion? | |
| Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one? I paid <$20 for mine. It's a Shure. It's still not clear to me how knowing my VTF to .001g will make my setup better. | |
| MMF-5 vs. VPI HW-19 Jr - old school or new age? I previously owned both tables though not at the same time. The VPI 19jr is better made (ie more solid), and flexible. You'll have a better arm. It is a better sounding table than the MMF-5, but not much better sounding IMO. The plus for the MMF-5... | |
| Sherwood Newcastle Am 9080 I agree with Warrenwh. It's an ok amp. The biggest drawback for me was it's a monster @ ~75 lbs, and big package compared to other 5 ch amps. At the prices I've seen them sell recently it's an excellent value, but the B&K 5 channel amps (eg AV... | |
| Rockstar Supernova I got hooked by Rockstar INXS last year, but have only seen the first show of Supernova. I noticed the quality of the performances by all the musicians improved greatly toward the end (ie I presume as they received coaching, and more rehearsal tim... | |
| Experience Loading Speakers w/ sand or shot I did so with Totem Sttafs. I think it's important to note that Totem's provision for loading is different than Von Schweikert's. Loading in Totem's is strictly for purpose of lowering the center of gravity, whereas VS's is for resonance control. ... | |
| Anyone here using vintage speakers? Infinity Monitor IIa's - bought them new in 1975 and can't part with them. They hold their ground against most anything <$4000 as long as they're set up right. | |
| Fixing a dent in a whoffer cone One trick that *may* work is this: Depending on the nature of the dent, there is likely to be a crease, leading to a corner on one or more sides of it. When the dent is caused in the first place, it usually starts by pressure being placed by an ob... | |
| REcomendations for a compact 5 channel amplifier? the B&K AV5125 is a good size, great looking, and sounds wonderful. | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's from what I've read about the MF2500, you'll have plenty of power. |