daveherm69

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Is this typical Service?
Beheme is quite right, Classe' is now an international company.Still they showed amazing concern that we work out our issues. I do have to wonder how on earth Classe' ever got the nerve to offer a life time warranty way back then. I'm glad they di... 
Is this typical Service?
Mapleleafs3-the amp has what I think is a loud hum.Noticeable standing a few feet away,it doesn't come through the speakers. Usually with amps of this vintage its a power capacitor that causes it.A sign of age. While the amp is working I'm afraid ... 
Is this typical Service?
I contacted Classe' and offered to purchase the appropriate boxes. They replied they could not do this because of the age of the equipment (1993). Also because of my not having the original boxes (I bought the amp and pre as full warranty demo pro... 
PS Audio Prelude power cord.
I recently purchased a 2m PS Audio Prelude power cord and am using it on my Classe' Ten amp.The cord fit poorly on the IEC socket on everything I had.Eventually we got it to fit by adding a few turns of electrical tape to the cords molded female e... 
Buying brand new unheard equipment.
I should have included some more info. I have a Classe' Four pre-amp and it's phono stage is ok. I know I can do better. It was better than average with my older cartridge a Stanton 881S. I then purchased a Linn Lp12 and as part of the deal it cam... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
The Flying Burrito Bros. Hot Burrito #1 aka I'm your Toy.You can hear Gram Parson's heart breaking as he sings.I have a couple more but you did say one...sigh. 
Markering of CD Edges
Sorry I didn't see this sooner.The magic marker works wonders. Remove the cap, breathe deep and you'll wonder what you've been listening to.Alcohol administered internally has a similar if more pleasant effect. 
Troika Troubles
Unless I'm mistaken the BC27 has only 59db of gain. My current pre-amp has 62db and you almost have to turn it up full to get a reasonable amount of volume.One option I have been told about is the Trichord Dino. It has selectable loading and gain,... 
I need a pre-amp with a mc amp.
This turning out to be a lot harder than I thought.My dealer likes the new Bryston I like their 20year warranty,I don't like the fact that since it is so new it is basically untested, past Bryston pre-amps have generally received just so-so respec... 
Linn Sondek LP-12 happy/un-happy owners
Hi, You can count me in in as a happy Linn owner. I have an LP12(Anniversary edition) with an Akito arm and Troika cart. Valhalla power supply. As some of the otherposters have pointed out,unless you buy the full out big buck table, you can upgrad... 
Personal amp evolution
Pioneer SA 6500-IntegratedYahmaha 1010-integratedNad power amp (model eludes me at the moment).Classe' Tenand in my dreams-four Wytech Opals. 
Evangelical Denos in the War Against MP3
Obviously what you play depends on the likes of the potential "convert".For an old rocker try The Who-Live at Leeds,as loudas your speakers and ears can safely take it.Blues-Muddy Waters-Folk Singer-Mobile Fidelity re-issue.Frank Zappa-Yellow Shar... 
Help with a new TV.
Regardless of what TV you choose, be it LCD or plasma or RPTV, avoid Best-bye,CostlyCO.Find a store that has ISF certified technicians and bring a dvd you like and watch it,ask some questions and when you buy the set have it properly calibrated. T... 
DVD Audio-Why can't I get my disc to play in 5.1?
Thanks guys I was unaware of that fact. I'll get some more cables and let you know how things went. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
If its the friggin cat again again,I'm feeding him to the neighbors rottweiler.