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johnlnyc

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Refurbish vs New Amplifier?
Just got off the phone with Krell tech support.Great advice....."if it ain't broke. Don't fix it!"They do refurbish repair all Krell units at the factory. He said they would be glad to "look" at it but unless there's a problem with the amp it is p... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
I knew this was a great forum!I just spoke with Audio Advisor and sent an e-mail off to Peter Madnick He replied almost immediately and noted someone seeing my post here had forwarded it to him (he didn't have e-mail for me).Anyway--Thanks to whoe... 
Refurbish vs New Amplifier?
Well yeah! I was just looking for some input here. My question is a bit more involved than just a cost estimate. (I could have been a bit more clear though). 
Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore?
I looked into a new C-J preamp when recently upgrading my system For years I have been using and enjoying a C-J PV-10-A (once their entry level pre) into a Krell KST100.The C-J has been very nice (a steal at the then price of $1K). Given the rapid... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
Received a new DDP-1 from AA. I have a replacement PS-5 so two "new" replacements now.Also have original Audio Alchemy PPA-1 phone pre-amp.Plugged into the Dectet after several hours of great sound from records only the awful horn like sound retur... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
Here's the latest.(I did follow advice and plugged the PS-5 power supply directly into the wall)After several hours of trouble free operation "it" happened again. Loud horn like noise. I "played with" the volume control on the DDP-1 and this time ... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
hgeifmansee above.I used the Dectet successfully with old system-- Linn Axis--Classe CDP10-into Conrad Johnson PV10 to the Krell no problems.(only the Krell into the High Current input). No problems.So far with PS-5 powering the AA units plugged i... 
Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy)
Great suggestion! Will try that --plugging the external power supply (PS-5) into wall (hospital grade wall plug). Never thought to consider the Dectet as possible source of the problem. The problem is a strange one--appears intermittently and afte...