buconero117
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| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? I've had a Marantz units (MA5) for close to forty years, which I use on a regular basis, never has need repair. | |
| Please Advise me on Building a System on a Budget Used, used, used, from the 'gon'. For a digital source try the sony 595 changer often available from sonystyle for $60. Turntables that must be picked up, no shipping. Amps, try cayin. Speakers, try Polk. | |
| Reel to reel repair - is it worth it? No. Keep it as eye candy, and save yourself many, many dollars not to mention the time sleeping it around. I've owned over eight R2R decks, still have two. All will need repair as the rollers, belts etc. will fall apart. I keep two working with se... | |
| Urgently need your input. Send it back to amazon, at once, since they pick up the shipping cost. Then buy a refurb directly from onkyo, often for about 50% less then you paid new. That will give you a good risk/reward outcome. | |
| Hey Electricians - Please help There are dimmers just made for fluorescent lights that are very effective. Also, there are electronic ballast especially made to be used with these special fluorescent dimmers. I have both installed in my listening room and they produce no noise ... | |
| Armoire between speakers Too highly reflective. Get rid of it, then you can place speakers correctly. I am always struck on how people will comprise their sound with other furnishings in the listening room. | |
| Sending pre in for service, need volume controller A used Chase RL box, often available for $50 will do the trick. However, be warned, it may sound better then your pre. The Chase has a remote control, which will make you lazy. | |
| Clearaudio Master Innovation Assembly pics 'I think I should be satisfied for a long time to come.' This is delusional thinking for any audiophile. Best you enter rehab at once. | |
| LOOKING FOR A GOOD HDMI CABLE Go to Monoprice, great sound, great value. Don't fall for the high priced stuff. | |
| OPPO BDP-93 RAM Modification Thoughts. Just buy a 95 and forget the mod, which are never cost effective. | |
| Christmas in SW Florida, suggestions: Please, do not waste the time of any brick and mortar dealer since you will not be buying anything. | |
| Best new tube amp under $1500? Cayin, 50 or 80 if used. | |
| How many dealers are in "your "City ? My city, summit new jersey, population 20,000 has one hi end brick and mortar dealer which has been around for thirty years, but we are also so fortunate to have a B&O store front, which does very well. Seems a lot of people like the B&O s... | |
| Which companies deserve a star for Christmas Cayin/VAS audio, great sound, great prices. | |
| Music and gear Once you retire to 'full time' listening the odds are that you will divorce. Generally, being around you spouse 'full time' is a danger in itself, but add the music and you set yourself up for real trouble. Best you find a position in a bricks and... |