herman
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| Ungrounded power cord: Will I die? .The danger is getting shocked, not bursting into flames.Wall warts and many other devices have plastic cases so even if the case contacts the line voltage you can't get shocked so they don't need the ground.If it came with a three prong plug then... | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? ,Oh my, you are quite the clever one aren't you? I'm so glad we have such a quick witted forum policeman on board.attack?putrid?rants?denigating? (the correct word is denigrating. If you want to impress us with your vocabulary you should check you... | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .How would you know if your self described "low end" systems have deteriorated when they don't sound that good in the first place.. | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .Once again, I don't have the energy to read through your dissertation. Despite whatever you said it is well documented that caps do age and I've replaced enough of them to know they do have a profound effect when I do.If you google "electrolytic ... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows .Mission accomplished; sat through the entire concert without a single extraneous emission on my part.The lady next to me started a coughing fit but excused herself and got up and left. It was a minor distraction and did not diminish my evening.. | |
| Suggestions: Itunes Equalizer settings? .I see no downside to that other than.........1. There are better music players with better EQ. If on a mac I suggest Pure Music2. You might drive yourself insane trying to optimize each trackBut by all mean if it sounds better to you then it is b... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows ,It would be interesting if we knew how old the posters are. I'm 56. My parents raised me to be polite, say yes sir and yes ma'am to our elders, hold doors open for ladies and help them on and off with their coats, we had evening meals with no TV ... | |
| Protocol on mixing -10db and +4db line levels .What Al said.....Something like these would work if you already have RCA cableshttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/live-wire-rcaf-1-4m-adapter-2-pack/330870000000000Most pro gear these days will work either way, and like your crossover if ... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows ,think about what you just wrote.........You justified 10 unprovoked sophomoric posts by saying somebody called you out AFTER you posted them?Thanks for making my day. I come here to get entertained and you just posted the most humorous thing I've... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows ,Really? Go back and count how many times you have been called out for your attitude. I called you out for posting the same thing over and over; not for what you posted. I saw one other comment directed at you. That requires you to say the same th... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows .Chad, I'm with DevilboyYou've made basically the same response about 15 timesWe understood your point the first timeWhy do you feel the need to say the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and ov... | |
| Airport extreme to Arcam AVR600 .The Airport Extreme is recommended as a wireless network device but it doesn't have an optical output so it can't be used to feed the Arcam. In fact it has no audio output capabilities. The USB port doesn't support audio either as it is intended ... | |
| Fed up with people making noise at classical shows .Interesting"The lady doth protest too much, methinks." Chad, you've posted over 10 times to this thread and have said basically the same thing every time.I'm beginning to think you sneeze and cough a lot at concerts :>). | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .Rower,Sorry, I just don't have the energy to read your dissertation. I glanced at it and despite your lengthy denial you are in a wordÂ… wrong.Caps do matter.Caps do have a profound effect on how an amp soundsCaps do age and affect the sound.No po... | |
| Lifespan of a quality solid state amplifier? .He's a little more specific than "LONG time."From the X150.5 manual....Hardware Facts.. So how long will this hardware last? It is our experience that, barring abuse or the odd failure of a component, the first things to go will be the power supp... |