darrylhifi

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I think my RPTV went bye-bye
This is like a 60 yard field goal but if you open up the back of your set {unplugged of course} Shine a flashlight where the power inlet is. Their should be a fuse near it. Check to see if its blown. 
"Wife Friendly" full range speakers
I have never "heard" these speakers, but since your room is only 12 by 12 you may want to give a listen to Legacy's on-wall speakers. The design is supposed to compensate for being close to or on a wall, and they sure look nice, again I have never... 
Worst mismatches in equipment: your warnings
Acoustic Zen Hologram speaker cables and Legacy Speakers.Disaster. 
McIntosh MC252 with Totem Mani2 / Sig's
All great amps. The MC252 is not truly balanced , so If your source and pre are truly balanced , you may hear a larger difference between the MC252 and MC402 where as if your front end is not truly balanced {and your room is not huge} , the sonic ... 
Help me decide b/w a Stealth XXX or a BPT 2.5
Hi I have the Eclipse and it does indeed need mega burn in time. To speed up the process , plug in some electric fans, electric lights etc. drive it as hard as you can within reason. A good investement would be to go to the hardware store and buy ... 
Effects of magnetic fields
Thanks for the response. Yes I have heard of the Texas Instruments shield and of course mu-metal. Since my listening room is small and I have many toys including Legacy Sig III's , 2 subs , and a zillion power cords I may be in a magnetic jungle. 
Effects of magnetic fields
Albert is their any way to easily measure it ? Do not know too much about it , except I believe the positive magnetic field generally moves forward, the negative , backwards , as in the back of the speakers, is that correct ? I wonder, in the cont... 
Effects of magnetic fields
Yes I thought so. I was told today by Chris at Legacy Audio that when they ship speakers on an Airplane by law they must be 18 inches from certain parts of the aircraft because of the magnetic field. Also I notice the performance of my Audio Magic... 
Has Anyone Been Humbusted?
Yes Ive noticed some strange Hums , seemed to coincide with everyone putting up their Christmas lights , Humbug !have not used the PS Audio, but I have used The Ah Offsett killer. My guess is The PS Audio will work . 
Power cord to add ease and tame treble.
I would agree on at least some power conditioning for your digital. Another angle would be Walker Hi Definition Links. 
Guilty Pleasures?
Burt Bacharach .... About the opposite of what I usually listen to which is stuff like AC/DC. 
Managing stiff PC on lightweight component
If their is any way to support the cord from above Ive used Velcro . 
New York, New York - Audio Stores?????
Actually The New York Saleman has become much nicer over the last couple of years. And even willing to discount. The Reason ? The Economy, and Audiogon. Seriously. 
Best way to remove static build-up?
Actually "used" Dryer sheets work well on RPTV screens, and plastic CD Drawers to keep them from becomming dust magnets so I agree with the Grazman. 
Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power?
I dont know if its safe. But why would a company like PS Audio sell Power Cords with removable ground pins ?