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Vintage Amp Hookup question
Using the tape input is fine.I am puzzled why the tuner input didn`t work.They are both line inputs.Don`t use that phono input,only for phono!That gain was do to the Built in phono preamp In your Sansui...As for the heat just make sure the amp is ... 
Can a transformer be replaced?
You gave more info in your last statement.If you don`t see any physical damage other than the transformer,and xfmr has no output.You may be lucky.Im not familiar with the Carver but did you see a fuse ahead of the primary of the xfrmr?If so, is it... 
Mods for Audio Research preamps????
Don`t know of any mods.But ARC may have an upgrade,contact them.Depends what model and age.You would be surprised what new caps and low noise resistors in the signal path can do for the sound. 
Can a transformer be replaced?
The repair shop said the transformer might be damaged??What kind of repair shop did you go to!Get a second opinion.Hard to beleive the shop didn`t take simple voltage readings.And if other components are damaged it might be cheaper to move on. 
CD's for auditioning
Add to above;Tony Bennett-Here`s to the ladiesTony Bennett-the Ultimate Tony BennettTony Bennett-UnpluggedMary Black-Babes in the WoodEric Clapton-UnpluggedFourplay-Between the sheetsFourplay-4Etta James-Love songsNorah Jones-Come away with me Nor... 
Marantz 2325's interaction with 4 speakers/load?
You will have no problem running your Thor`s with the 2325.It will easily handle the 4 ohm load. 
Marantz 2325's interaction with 4 speakers/load?
Go to web site www.clasic-audio.com .Click on Marantz.then scroll down click on 2325.What is the "ohm rating" on the W26`s.Are you sure the Thor are 6 ohm.The vintage old Marantz receivers were built like a tank.I don`t know though if it would han... 
I cant get my sub to work on my cal ssp 2500
Glade to here it.Now give it at least 100 hours to burn in.Cal makes a great product.I had a Cal Icon CDp several years ago.It served me well.Sold it to my nephew, he is still using it to this day.Oh by the way, read those manuals well.Proper set ... 
I cant get my sub to work on my cal ssp 2500
Is the ssp2500 replacing a unit that you were using.? Or is this a first time hook up.What is your dit front end? Are you patching digital coax, or glass? Here`s a test,turn the volume control all the way down on your sub.Unplug the the sub patch ... 
I cant get my sub to work on my cal ssp 2500
I am not familiar with the ssp 2500,go to on screen display, go to speaker setup menu, check to see if the sub is set to [on or off].Most units have this feature for users who don`t use subs.Just a thought. 
LP storage? What do you use?
For Christmas a couple of years ago my son and daughter gave me a three drawer dresser.My son designed the unit and had a cabinetmaker build it.It is a three drawer unit.Each drawer holds aprox 140 LPs. The inside of each drawer is 13.5in deep by ... 
vpi jmw tonarm rust yes rust
I would be more concerned about the chemicals in the Black Flag you rubbed on the the plinth of your VPI.Have you read what`s in there. 
vpi jmw tonarm rust yes rust
Just a note,there are many grades of stainless steel.The higher the grade# the better.Lower grade#s will rust,Surfice rust only.Higher grade#s do not .Just try [Theo]`s idea, the wd40 will more than likely remove it.It is only on the surfice.Is yo... 
Voltage conversion from 220V to 110V.
Hector, thanks for your answer.Got to ask!What is the neutral for? Or did you mean equiptment ground.It gets confusing some times. The neutral,white wire, is the grounded conductor.The green ,or bare,the equiptment grounding conductor. Jim 
Voltage conversion from 220V to 110V.
Eldartford; yes I know the neutral is bonded to ground at the service panel only, and not at the equiptment.That could prove to be quite dangerous if it was connectd to the chasis.Just think what would happen if the plug on the equipt.was pluggeg ...