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What’s the relationship between gain (dB) and power (watts)?
If the amp is rated 300Watt at 8Ω, gain set to 23dB, the amplifier need 3.5Volt input signal in order to output 300Watt at 8Ω, If the gain set to 29dB, the amplifier need 1.75Volt input to output 300Watt at 8Ω. Its depends on the max. output vo... 
Cut lower frequency to help my bookshelf speakers
For example if i use a minidsp 2x4 in the between the audio research and levinson... will it work or not? Yes, that will work! Your dynaudio special 25 can play louder and cleaner with the help of a high pass filter. The svs 1000 can go up to... 
can any stereo receiver be turned to mono?
If what you want is a stereo/mono switch to summing the stereo signal to mono, insert this circuit to tape-monitor loop, the tape-monitor button will become a stereo/mono switch. https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/download/file.php?id=116... 
Only Buzzing Output Through Speakers
Could be the stereo/mono switch with dirty contacts, switch it a few times might clean the contacts. 
Teres Audio motor help!
If the controller led stay red and can’t turn to green, first thing to check is the spindle shaft oil well, clean up the old oil and put in automatic transmission fluid for the bearing.  
How to connect C2500, MC501 and Two Subs
SVS SB-1000 Pro comes with speaker level input. 
Modest cost DC power supply
Tekpower Variable Linear DC Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/Tekpower-TP3005T-Variable-Linear-Alligator/dp/B00ZBCLJSY/ref=pd_di_sccai_25?p... https://www.amazon.com/Tekpower-TP3003D-3-Digital-Variable-Linear-type/dp/B00HV12TZ0/ref=pd_di_sccai...  
Leaky capacitors need replacement?
@ dletch2 The + side of the capacitor connected to the 1kohm resistor go to the screen grid(pin 9) of the output tube via a red/orange color wire, can you see it? 
Leaky capacitors need replacement?
For those who are curious, please take a look at the photo from 6moons.com: https://6moons.com/audioreviews/musicreference/hero_open.jpg Those two 33uf 350v capacitors are smoothing/filtering purpose, you can clearly see it connected to a 1kohm re... 
Quality fully automatic turntable with a removable headshell. Does this exist?
Check out the Thorens TD 103 A https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Thorens-TD-103-A-Turntable-with-TAB-1600-Absorber-Base-High-Gloss-Walnut... 
Leaky capacitors need replacement?
Is it right that those capacitors have a life rating of 10,000 hours? Rated 10,000 hours at 105°C, life of a capacitor doubles for every 10 degree Celsius decrease in temperature, that means the capacitor operating life at 55 °C is 320,000 hours!... 
Trouble balancing SME 3009 series II tonearm
Ortofon LH-2000 weight 15.5g and the detachable SME head shell come with 3009II weight 6.4g, that could be why you can't balance the arm, A heavier counter weight or lighter head shell may solve the problem. 
Correct Way to Invert Phase
Subwoofer Phase Controller https://sound-au.com/project103.htm 
Pass Labs X5
In fact class A amp maximum theoretical efficiency can achieve is 50%.  
subwoofer with zero punch... help
The ’Subwoofer Crawl’ If corner placement doesn’t result in optimal bass response, then SVS recommends the ‘subwoofer crawl’ technique. It may sound odd, but this really works and can help determine the best possible placement location if you have...