hbarrel
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| How to take the solder off the thread? Don't use a nut.Use the appropriate die.A die is made to cut plus it has an area for the removed material to collect. | |
| Can anyone tell me what happened? Where there's smoke, there's fire. Something fried.Best send it out for a physical and any necessary surgery. | |
| Integrated amplifier - selection and alternatives I have not heard them but after scrounging around various reviews and what not, from Germany;MBL7008 Accustic Arts Power Drive 1 | |
| Integrated amplifier - selection and alternatives I've on order a Blue Circle NSCS. 110wpc | |
| Preamp to pair with an Adcom GFA-555 mkII After re-reading my post... I did not mean choose either the LS1 or Counterpoint. They were merely used as examples of a quality unit... what I meant was, do a little research and simply choose a preamp that fails within your budget constraints an... | |
| Preamp to pair with an Adcom GFA-555 mkII Your less than $500 cost point limits your choices.I'd get a tube unit to help smooth out the Adcom.There's a Audio Research LS1 for sale and a Counterpoint unit that might interest you.Just pick one you think you might like. If it doesn't suit yo... | |
| Speakers for a first-time separates system? It's your ears so in the end it's what makes you happy.The only speakers on your list I've heard are the Spendor's and as a satisfied ex-Spendor owner my opinion is biased.One thing you HAVE TO take into consideration, particularly as a newbie, is... | |
| smaller speaker suggestions An update.My previous system has all been sold. (except CD player)The Spendor 1/2E's (great speakers) are sadly gone, the amp and preamp both have new homes. (Can't go wrong with an Audio Research LS-15)A Blue Circle NSCS integrated amplifier is o... | |
| Mark Levinson/Revel Support is tops The company has done irreparable harm to it's overall image. (IMHO) My goodness go onto audioreview.com and read the horror stories people have posted regarding the 383 integrted.The people who have the money to spend on ML products are not going ... | |
| Are most DAC's compatible w computers? This is the thread for which I've been looking. GREAT info. I've decided that hard drive to DAC to stereo is the wave of the future and it's here now. | |
| Would you buy speakers with out first listening ? Yes. Bought Spendor 1/2E's sight unseen never heard. Not for one instance ever regreted the purchase. Just too many positive things were said. That many people can't ALL be in cahoots with a company.Beside I live in an area that is severely audio ... | |
| Which companies also offer good service?? Audio Research all positive. Sent a LS15 preamp in for a once over they did not charge me a arm and a leg. The turn around time was exceptional. | |
| Should I skip my power conditioner? Isn't homeowners/renters insurance the same as having surge protection? | |
| How much does your system retail for? $7,677.00 plus cables and rack. | |
| EMI Records, Copy Control, High-end CD players I'm surprised Audiogon allows posting's which contain (cut & paste) copyrighted articles. If Reuters, AP or the author decides to persue legal recourse it will be Audiogon that's attacked.It's OK to post a link to the article but not the actua... |