imhififan

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Sub Not Waking Up
@mobiusmu I know this may seem elementary, but do your subs have gain control? Make sure they are turned-up if so. +1 Or use a 12V trigger outlet for the subwoofers. https://dlidirect.com/products/iot-power-relay 
Output test on amp
I believe erik’s suggestion using REW (Room EQ Wizard) is an inexpensive way to do the test. Just download the REW software (it’s free) into your computer, connect the amplifier speaker output to the computer sound card "LINE IN" via a voltage div... 
Understanding Speaker Output on Nikko NA-550
Yes, I agree that the top line " A.B-4Ω~16Ω/SPEAKER " is confusing, this is much better to understand: https://www.springair.de/media/image/79/22/65/h53466-5-53466e.jpg 
Mark Levinson Owners - Camac Connector Info
I cannot seem to find camac cables with banana plug output to speaker. Any suggestion? http://cardas.com/cab.php 
Cambridge Azur connect to two different amps?
This one will work: https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-IN-2-OUT-2-IN-6-OUT-RCA-Audio-Selector-Audio-Input-Signal-Selector-Switch... 
Understanding Speaker Output on Nikko NA-550
just to understand this better, the notation here is opposite to that in boolean algebra, where A*B would mean A and B, and A+B would mean A or B? Forget about boolean algebra.The top line " A.B-4Ω~16Ω/SPEAKER " means IF playing speaker A OR B onl... 
Accuphase DP-560
Great, you’re more than welcome. Thanks to let us know, it will help other members if they need to do voltage conversion... 
Voltage conversion of Accuphase E-650
Glad it done successfully ... thanks for letting us know.  
Help with Projector display
I use a 4:3 projector screen and roll down to the height that match other aspect ratio.  
Switch between amps
I regularly use an Ayre VX-5 Twenty stereo amp to drive KEF Reference 1s, but would like to be able to switch occasionally to a pair of Cary 572SE tube monoblocks. You need to be very careful to choose a switcher using on a fully balanced powe... 
Cambridge Azur connect to two different amps?
BalancedOR Unbalanced 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
if it is possible to use and integrated amp with any of the Vandys that require the use of a hi-pass filter. The hi-pass filter can insert to the integrated tape loop or pre-out/main-in. 
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
If the M-150's input impedance is 200kohm, a 0.008uF or 0.01uF cap as a high pass filter will work. http://www.learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/High-pass-filter-calculator.php#answer1    
Looking For Advice After Dumb Vandy Purchase
cost of new ones are a staggering $1295.00. https://img.usaudiomart.com/uploads/large/1141365-a2834c09-vandersteen-m5hp-crossover.jpg If you can find the schematic, you can clone one and save $1200  
Passive Bookshelf Speaker Selection
Speakers SHOULD be HAND TUNED to your ears. Hearing aid, YES. Speakers, NO! Every person in the listening room have their own ears.