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McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound
danvignauPull out your old fuses and put them back in. Try it again. Each time a bit of corrosion is removed. Even better, let someone else change your fuses around several times. buy a bunch of different ones. Number them and keep a score card, b... 
Dynaco PAT 4 Pre-Amp ....Why is it Bashed??
Hey @ ml8764ag I guess you don’t have anything to say about the PAT-4. Me neither. But if the OP truly seeks an answer and had directed it to those actually making the claim perhaps he’d have a meaningful response by now. That is all. 
Dynaco PAT 4 Pre-Amp ....Why is it Bashed??
Why not ask this question in a thread where people are bashing the Pat 4? 
Is the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge or Lumin D2 good buys in 2021?
sacman1 If receiver can be build to handle the high current and maximum peak power from separate amps then it’s actually better.Don’t be silly. By way of example, there’s no receiver made with a phono stage that can equal an ARC Ref2 or Ref3 phono... 
Is the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge or Lumin D2 good buys in 2021?
sacmanI would not separate the dac from the streamer ....  Having all in one streaming DAC would eliminate the need for possible noise in the transmission via the cable ... you might save money on having to buy two units along with interconn... 
Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model?
jperryUnlike the Audio Research, and models from many other companies, the Aesthetix is and will continue to be serviced by Aexthetix ...ARC still services almost every model it has ever made, and even offers updates for some of them.  
Is Radio Paradise the only free CD quality internet radio station?
don_c55 Why are there not a wide variety of free CD quality internet radio stations today in 2020? There must be a demand.Because streaming isn't really "free." In addition to the bandwidth and server expenses, there's also the need to pay music ... 
Technics SL-1200GR setup question
chakster... if you can't detect any problem with positive VTA just enjoy! VTA is always positive, by definition.Remember that VTA is the angle of the cantilever to the LP surface.  
what are your cartridge set up go to
I have a variety of tools, including a CartAlign and the old Dennesen Soundtractor. But my go-to gauge is a WallyTractor, which has a mirrored surface so that you can actually align the cantilever. I also use a digital VTF gauge and a digital spee... 
Technics SL-1200GR setup question
Oh understood, @chakster, I should have made that more clear in my post. 
Technics SL-1200GR setup question
chakster... the arm must always be somewhat higher at its rear end (the counterweight end). A 9 to 9.5 inch arm around 7 - 9 mm higher. This improves the resolution a lot. Works with any arm and any cartridge ...Ugh.I’m sure the added distortion i... 
VPI Classic 3 Upgrades or Move On to Something New
@phillippugh To confirm whether it’s the SDS, you can plug the turntable directly into the wall. That’s obviously not a solution, but it will help you determine the root cause of your issue. If it’s the ’table, which is likely, check to make sure ... 
What's my ideal music server? Read and recommend please
rockrider@cleeds experience is irrelevant to me no matter how many times he repeats it.That’s as it should be! Similarly, your experience is irrelevant to me. However, my information may have relevance to someone still making a decision. That’... 
What's my ideal music server? Read and recommend please
mgrif104@cleeds sorry to hear of your experience. My own experience has been quite good ...Oh yes, many people are very pleased with Aurender. They seem to enjoy an excellent reputation - that’s one reason I bought one.To be fair, I am extra-sens... 
What's my ideal music server? Read and recommend please
zavato  ... Aurender has been recommended to me a number of timesMy Aurender N100H had a fit with even a momentary loss of AC power and software updates were rocky. Support was indifferent, and I'm being kind. I dumped mine after less than a year...