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Best CD lens cleaner
Are most lens's easy enough to get to by just removing the cover? I have a Sony SCD333 and it it probably due for a lens cleaning. Thanks, John. 
How can power cords make a difference?
What's a-matter with you folks!? I upgraded my power cord and my amp looks way better.-John 
technics 1200 cartridge and preamp choices
Howdy. I also have a 1200 & went through a couple different setups before settling on the Shelter 501 & Krell KPE reference pre. I had tried a Grado Reference & their PH1 but felt the sound was a bit constrained. I had also tried a Bla... 
Audiophile Electrocution
Here is one that not many people know of. Just because the breaker is off doesn't mean you can't get zapped. If the neutral is shared with another circut and that circut is on and being used, you can get a jolt from the white wire (neutral). Many ... 
Best spot for my rack.
Right below your neck & in between your shoulders should be just about perfect for 50% of the population. 
Converting XLR to Single Ended for inputs
Thanks a lot for your input for my input issues!"need more input..."-John 
FM tuner use in SF Bay area
I live in a very rural area north of LA & have alwsays had problems with FM reception. I purchased a Magnum Dynalab ST-2FM antenna after trying several others & I must say it works awsome. The key was not to just put it on the roof somewhe... 
Krell Power Cords???
My FPB300cx came stock with #10 wire & works well. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Especially since it is hard wired in. Spend the $ on a case of fine wine. That's bound to change the sound more than a new power cord. 
Static Shock?
I live in So. Cal. & in the fall when the Santa Ana winds kick up the humidity drops down to single digits. This can create some serious finger arcing. For some reason during this condition when I touch my Krell KRC2 pre it will send it in to ... 
Keeping it LOW
Here is something you may like. Accross the country people perform "Tuba Christmas". You might get a kick out of it.Definately something you don't hear on prime time.http://www.tubachristmas.com/Go to their website for the location nearest you.Reg... 
Yamaha RX-V4600 rear speaker volume;dvd vs VCR
Thanks a lot for your help. I will give it a look into. Now if I only knew what "PCM" means...I will review the setting once more.Regards,-John 
Drying sand in the oven- anyone try it?
Try steel shot. It is used for shot peening metals for surface treatment. Dry, heavy and works wonders. There are several different sizes also. You will need to contact someone in your area who stocks media for sand/glass blasting equipment. 
Krell KCT switches to standby mode
Surfing around I found this thread. I have a Krell KRC2. If there is a lot of static electricity around & I touch the pre it will go into stand by. It actually sends the unit into "mute" and turns off any source selected. I just need to select... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"My God is not the kind you have to wind up on Sunday"Ian Anderson (Tull) 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
136 to tell us that the bulb (solid state)is too bright & they are going back to candles (tubes).