dill

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Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
I was wondering the same thing Ozzy, It's like one long, rambling sentence. 
Reel-to-Reel Player--Best Playback Deck 4-trk Stereo-Dependable, Easy Repair, Sounds Great
Pioneer RT-909 & Pioneer RT-707. I have owned both, they sound great and built like tanks. 
Damping Materials for Audio Equipments
Try DynaMat.https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynamat-dynaliner-32-x-54-x-1-8-insulation-gray/2902804.p?skuId=2902804  
cable retermination
auxinput is correct and after doing some research on this model it requires custom plug ends. I would contact PS Audio about your options.Custom-machined male and female connectorsNew tight-gripping ''alligator''s jaw'' IEC  
cable retermination
That is an easy DIY project, I have done many power cords Contact Chris at VH Audio for the correct plug. Or, I would be happy to do it for you if you pay all the shipping fees. PS Audio might also do it too.https://www.vhaudio.com/connectors-ac.h... 
Banana Plugs too narrow
Unscrew the binding post. If in the post there is a hole, put the bare end of the speaker cable into the hole and tighten the nut. If it doesn't have a hole, take the bare wire and wrap it around the post and tighten the nut. Make sure they are ti... 
Hidden Gems in Pre-Owned Solid State Power Amplifiers?
Forte, Threshold, CODA and GAS. 
Inflated prices in audio
" Well, if a slice of NY pizza can go from 50 cents in the '80's to $3.00 today, I would say the dollar has taken a hit."Or, the quality of the pizza has .... 
Inflated prices in audio
" 110 years ago it was half that price."Wow, they have been in business for a long time ... ;-) 
How do you buy / sell such heavy things like speakers over the web?
+1 for Craters and Freighters, used them twice, a bit spendy but worth it.+1 for Echo Audio too, especially since the new store has parking!I also would be happy to help you get the Krell packed and up the stairs if you need it or get speakers un-... 
Extravagant shipping charge
Not everyone knows how to ship or pack for that matter. There is part of our society that would pay someone else to do that for them, never think of doing it themselves and see no reason the buyer would have problem dealing that way. I have had de... 
Extravagant shipping charge
It has become obvious that the shipping charge complainers have not actually done much heavy shipping recently." The item weighs 55lb, and it is about 17x17x10 size. The shipping box will be about 20x20x15, and the total weight would be close to ... 
Extravagant shipping charge
" $150 shipping charge on a $150 item is ridiculous."That statement is ridiculous. What one pays for an item has no relation to what it costs to pack, ship and insure. Weight, size, packing material, labor (if not done by the seller) and insuranc... 
Extravagant shipping charge
Is UPS or a UPS store doing the packing? If so, the item needs to be double boxed or maybe even crated, plus all the packing materials. All that costs money. Insurance also adds to the cost. 
Cana anyone recommend a plastic wrench that doesn'e scratch the metal?
It won't matter, if you have the correct size, it won't slip so it won't scratch.Any socket will do, you just need the correct size. I used a socket many times.