immatthewj

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patricia barber - diana krall - holly cole
@2chfreak  , I actually enjoy "Wallflower."  I particularly like her cover of "Desperado."  I have yet to hear "The Girl in The Other Room."  
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
I’d put money on your amp being fine until you want another brand/type.. @rickysnit , I am hoping you are right; I’d like this amp to outlast me. I did DM the OP of that thread, and he told me that Cary did get it serviceable and I am going to... 
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
The point is, @rickysnit , the OP of that thread that got my attention did not have an amp in that kind of shape until he did.   
Dedicated Line - Things to consider
@immatthewj , I wasn't attempting to single you out, apologies for that. I just look at this in a pretty linear way, electricity flowing downstream from the panel, even though that's not a true representation. I'm not an electrician, but have wor... 
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
Yes, @rickysnit  , all of this was based on me reading this thread.  Since I do not know whether 21 year large electrolytic power caps are at risk of catastrophic failure, I thought I'd ask here where there is a population of users who mig... 
Dedicated Line - Things to consider
It's just semantics, but a lot of these posts would be easier to read if they were worded a little differently. Most professionals don't think of wiring as originating at an outlet in a room and going to the electrical panel, quite the opposite. ... 
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
Thank you!  
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
forget the haters But hating is what Audiogon is about!  
Dedicated Line - Things to consider
@toddalin  , I take it that you are in the "one circuit camp"?  
patricia barber - diana krall - holly cole
Beauty is in the ear of the beholder.   
I have found out why new cables and tweaks actually work!
My car runs better after an oil change!!! I have never experienced this.   
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
In my experience, replacing the parts in the power supply section with better parts quality yields a sonic improvement. @bigkidz  , I can believe that.  You were saying that it is okay to go up in value; the manual says that the power caps in t... 
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@immatthewj please let us know what you’ve heard as a result of the test when you get around to it @audphile1  , since I can no longer edit my reply, I'll clarify a couple of things with a new reply.  This is not a biggy, but I previously refer... 
patricia barber - diana krall - holly cole
You know there are actual jazz musicians with talent touring, right? You don't feel that those three are talented?   
Help and Advice Needed: Cary Audio SLP-05 Preamp RMA Disaster
I left a voice message on the Cary Direct sales number, but they never called back. @roxito  , maybe it is due to the holidays. But I can tell you that, unless things have recently changed, they no longer offer telephone tech support.  The las...