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Cary rocket 88 vs dynaco st70
Rodman: Dunno what they are. You'll have to call Cary and ask. This was a while back, too, so I'm probably a bit loose in the jargon. Anyway, it was a capacitor that made the same hum that Dav65mus is experiencing. When fixed, things were dead quiet. 
Cary rocket 88 vs dynaco st70
I had a problem similar to yours. Turned out to be weak output capacitors. 
HDCD recommendations??
Chris Issac has a couple on HDCD; both sound excellent.This site has more classical and some jazz on HDCD. The Rachmaninoff and Copland are top-notch. 
Do you ever wonder?
Santana--enough alreadyWhitney Houston--not then, not nowBob Dylan--Blood on the Tracks, fine. But that don't make poet laureate.Sting--should have stuck with the boys.Madonna--packaged to last forever.Phish--Jesus, please...just stop. 
MHDT Paradisea tubes
I usually leave mine on unless I leave for more than a day. I've used WE, Bendix, and other tubes with no issues. The ones that come stock aren't that bad, either. I run my Paradisea between a Squeezebox and a Marantz receiver. Sounds great for in... 
How loud do you like to play your music?
Thank you, Albert and Sonofjim. 
How loud do you like to play your music?
Albertporter: What is the app for the iPhone? 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
Jeez, I miss Half Price Books. 
punk was an assault on disco
Markphd I agree: Those were tough times all around. 
Explain the asthetics of Punk
English punk is powered by exclusion, stagnant social classes and political abandonment.American punk is powered by ennui. 
I always do something stupid...
That is a sad story, Tobias. My heart sank when the amp started rolling. You have my hope for a happy (inexpensive) return. There's another thread in the archives on this same topic, but I couldn't find it. Mostly had to do with with guys zapping ... 
I always do something stupid...
I've learned through much fumbling and many zaps to leave my equipment permanently off. Haven't made any more mistakes this way. 
Baby name opinion....
You'll get tired of the name before she's three. Start with "The Baby Name Bible" by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz and go from there. 
unattached newbie seeks compatible dac
I'm using the MHDT Labs Paradisea. Very simple. Very nice with a WE 396A output tube. I use an AX and Toslink with Mac Mini and separate hard drive. Not even thinking of anything more. Cost of Paradisea was $620, shipped. Go here.. 
thin, very flexible, warm sounding interconnect...
Goertz Micro Purl or TQ 2Morrow MA2