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Need help finding parts for Mark Levinson No 390S CD Processor
Nice CD player, are you certain it needs a processor?  
JBL L100 Classic 75's - Thoughts, Impressions, Serial Numbers
My brother has a pair bought new in 1975 when they still had a lifetime warranty. I’ve been suggesting that he get the crossovers and foam replaced for free but guess they still sound fine to him.  
New Transformer
You know the power companies, they won’t spend money until they absolutely have to. I would think you should hear an improvement in sound quality.  
Bel Canto E one C5i Integrated Amp power question
Yes if you don’t want sound levels above 95dB. For me at this point in my life it would be. Those AR’s sound great as I recall, happy listening.  
Most Realistic Recordings
Great thread, now I have so much new music I need to find. When I was auditioning speakers I used piano recordings to select the ones I liked best. Thanks 😊   
which is a better speaker
I liked the Pioneer HPM100’s when I first heard them. JBL has always been a favorite and slightly more efficient. Between those two I would choose the JBL’s.  
How much air does my preamp need?
Heat is not a friend of any electronics equipment   
Krell KBL Static in Right Channel
The Krell KBL is from the early 1990’s, not likely surface mount or any soldering issues. I believe the most you will need is a can of contact cleaner / lubricant. Best wishes.  
Krell KBL Static in Right Channel
Operate all controls and switches several times. I would suspect a contact issue somewhere in the signal path after sitting. Could even be in connector contacts to or from preamp.  
Can a DAC sort out a flat\cold amp?
+1 On double checking speaker phase. I know it’s basic but this is a new hook up?  
Amp Chord 3350 schematic
From your description it sounds like the problem could be related to temperature. I’ve had luck using freeze spray to isolate problems in electronic equipment. Best wishes.  
AR 9 LS Speaker Protection question
The AR-9LS does not have relay protection. Most likely the amplifier went into protection mode to prevent damage.   
Mcintosh MA-7900 home theater bypass with subs - not doable?
I think the preamp outputs will work. Have you thought about high level inputs to the subs and bypass EQ when listening in stereo?  
Amp Chord 3350 schematic
Unfortunately that’s going to be difficult, I’m assuming you have contacted Chord. Some manufacturers are just not willing to share schematics. What is the problem?  
Why is used audio equipment so undesirable?
I do buy used audio on occasion, only certain types like V-fet/SIT amps and high end speakers. It’s my opinion that it actually is much easier than buying a used car.