elevick

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BorderPatrol SE
I will second the Cambridge.  Simple unit that does its job well and is not expensive. 
Need to adjust the speed every time I turn on turntable
I had stopped listening to albums because the speed fluctuations drove me nuts.  It was very audible.I finally bit the bullet and sent it back to Sota for a new motor, board, speed control and maglev bearing.  The sound is now amazing.  I can clea... 
What is your best internet radio station?
kjazz.org 
Help wanted re tube
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/anyone-using-jan-6829s-in-place-of-12at7s.1825329/ Read this thread before going to a 12at7.  Yes you can substitute but th.e results may vary  Try tubesandmore dot com 
How much power do I need? Find out using this method...
Sorry, but I never use a sound pressure meter while listening.  I have listened to the Dead drum solos many times...but never "sober".I wish I could hear a 1db difference.  All I know is my work system is only 10 watts but with 95 db single driver... 
Audio output for a non-HDMI pre-amp
The last thing I would ever do is let the TV do any audio processing.  Either us the toslink/coax outputs into your mac or buy that pioneer and use 5.1 or 7.1 outputs to the mac.  Using a digital cable will cut down on the number of interconnects ... 
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mijostyn,I'm confused with the 6db being an earthquake?  Are you referring to 95 as the base line and +6db as the earthquake?  My system isn't so unusual but 95 db is a joke.  My Coincident speakers are 94db at 1 watt.  My 325 watt Mac is overkill... 
ATI AT6007 amplifier hum
If you unplug everything else, do you get the hum on the ATI?  Have you tried moving the ATI to another room and testing for hum? 
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For a speaker rated at 90db:1 watt should produce 90db2 watts 93 db4 watts 96 db8 watts 99 db and so on...Keep doubling the power to gain 3db.Every 10 db should double the "perceived" volume. 
Fixing a broken Tube
Being cheap on not replacing the tube is a gamble if you end up inserting it wrong... 
Seeking advice on setting up outdoor event sound system
Tripods might not be stable on dirt.  You don't want things falling over.  Also, speakers down low are lousy for the people in the front or back.  You need more height.Since you want some sort of roof anyway, consider a beam or pole to hang everyt... 
Chord Hugo needs repairs in US
Chord had me contact Steve at TheServiceDepartmentCT.Very nice guy and knows his stuff.  Looks like I'm shipping it out tomorrow for a repair. 
Chord Hugo needs repairs in US
Thanks.  Folks like you are why I love Audiogon! 
Chord Hugo needs repairs in US
Yep.  Different voltages should not have the same size plugs but these do.  My Sota is 24 volts.  
What to do? Buy a new motherboard and rebuild? Or wait for failure?
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