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Electrical buzzing sound, or else I'm imagining it
The sound from my system is often dry, reedy, really unpleasant -- even my girlfriend can hear it -- and the problem seems to be of an electrical nature. There's a sort of a buzzing noise through the upper midrange and low treble -- sort of the au... 
American/European Made Products?
Good luck.... You better check on the Arcam. Some Arcam equipment is made in China.Marantz AVRs are made in China so I would bet that sister Denon is made there as well.. 
4 ohms
Found this225 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohm load 350 watts RMS per channel into 4 ohm load 350 watts RMS bridged mono output into 8 ohm load Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz THD: 0.5% IM Distortion: 0.5% S/N ration: 100 dB Input Impedance: 115 K ... 
Might operating a 50Hz unit at 60Hz affect sound?
Also, here's another consideration. When you get to Argentina, your fuses might be too 'big'. Joeylawn36111He is not going to change the voltage on his equipment. He won't need to change the fuses.>>>>>>>>>>>>Le... 
Dedicated circuit's' ? or one dedicated circuit?
Actually I have two circuits designed for 240 volt Euro equipment that are wired with a 50 amp breaker. I did not request this, it's what the electrician provided.Curiosity killed the cat. Could you give more detail?Are the VTL Amps 240V?Two 240V ... 
Dedicated circuit's' ? or one dedicated circuit?
ONE single VTL 750 amp draws 11 amps, A pair (required for stereo) Draws 22 amps. I use four VTL 750's in my system, even a single 30 amp break would not support the amps, much less the rest of my equipment.AlbertporterBut, I am sure VTL recommend... 
Question about Oyaide R1
Every time I pull the power cord out I am scare the little screw that is holding the receptacle will come loose too.Kclaw88If the branch circuit was added to an existing Sheetrock wall I would be more worried about pulling the rough-in box and al... 
No bass in the Proac Response 3
Ducchau, here is what ProAc says about filling the sand cavity......Quote"After removing the cover the cavity should be part filled with dry silver sand, then the listener is invited to add or subtract sand, which will tune the bass quality for hi... 
Running Speaker Wire through Drywall
Mantaraydesign,a Fish Tape.If you use a low voltage bracket, as I showed in an above post, you will have a hole in the wall approx 2 X 3 1/4 inches. If you push a stiff piece of wire, or fish tape, up through the drilled hole in the basement to t... 
Running Speaker Wire through Drywall
Low voltage bracket for existing Sheetrock or plaster walls. Best not to get too close to wall studs, stay a few inches away. Just never know what may be fastened to the stud inside the wall...If an interior wall always check the other side of the... 
Running Speaker Wire through Drywall
I assume your home is stick framing. Putting a hole through the wall, between the studs will get you into the wall cavity. You will still have a bottom plate and sub floor you will need to get through. You can drill up through the sub floor and pl... 
Ground Loop Issues
Jdt332, just an added note. The ground lift switch on the Amps does not disable the safety equipment ground from the chassis. Quote:There are three toggle switches, two pairs of loudspeaker terminals, and balanced and unbalanced inputs on the back... 
Ground Loop Issues
Jdt332, you need to start from scratch. You will need to weed out the piece of equipment, cable, or what ever, that is causing the ground loop hum.I assume from your post you have eliminated the possibility of a bad ic. Also from your post you hav... 
Powering up amp
02-28-08: AvguygeorgeWhile I always turn the amp on last---I get some noise/part garbled music if I turn off the amp first.--All source signal material, music, should be off first. In other words no music playing....... Otherwise sure when the Amp... 
Powering up amp
Last on, first off.