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Well, you could try a different preamp, however if you swapped the interconnects at the back of the preamp, it should be reversed. (You might want to verify this before trying to correct it). Unfortunately, the preamp will likely have to be repair... 
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Swap the speakers. If it remains, it is not your speakers.Completely swap the speaker cables:Disconnect completely and put the right cable on the left side (amp to speaker) and the left cable on the right side (amp to speaker). If it remains, it i... 
Cayin A 88-T vs Rogue Tempest: Thoughts?
anyone? 
Cayin A 88-T vs Rogue Tempest: Thoughts?
maybe you should let the tubes warm up for hundred hours or so.I love the kt-88, however I thought the Orch Ref was '34 or '84 tubes? 
Has anyone heard the modified TRL/Sony DVP-NS900V
LK-With regard to the different "paths" between CD/SACD:WOuld you say 300 hrs on CDs and an additional 300 on SACDs? 
Has anyone heard the modified TRL/Sony DVP-NS900V
Sorry for the hi-jack-I recently received my 595 back from TRL.Does anyone have an idea of the burn in time that is necessary before I'm getting "most" of the character of my new machine? 
Best tube integrated under 1500 new or used
Rogue Tempest 
Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES
Does anyone know if Sony has something as simple as a software update that could be fed to this beautiful, but mostly useless (mine, anyway) machine? 
Newbie looking for cheap dependable table
still want more? 
KT-88/ 90 choices to replace my new stock tubes
Electro Harmonix KT-88 or 6550. 
Good Value & Performance FLEXIBLE Power Cable?
What about some of the UL approved cables that have trickled forth lately?Thanks again for the help so far 
Good Value & Performance FLEXIBLE Power Cable?
New or used, I would like to spend under $300.Any other ideas? 
Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES
FYI:my player wouldn't even automatically attempt to calibrate the SACD layer.When I attempted to do SACD manually, I couldn't get it to work, either.THESE THINKS PLAYED FINE BEFORE A YEAR IN STORAGE?!?!frustrating, to say the least. 
Tube 2nd system for 5k.
SACD Player of your choice for $1500 or less.Rogue Tempest (not Tempest II- which would be fine, but maybe a bit more money) $1500 Used.JM Reynaud Trente Speakers. $1800 used. 
KT88 or 6550 tubes for Rogue 90 amp?
I have rolled in a Cary SLI-80, and also in my Rogue Tempest. You can actually use EL-34 tubes in the Tempest, however the auto bias will be a little hot for them, and they will not last as long, but they're a good deal cheaper than the big bottle...