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VPI Cuing arm falling too fast
 I ended up running by a hobby store tonight and picking up 500,000 weight silicone and added it to the queuing arm, all as well! 
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
So I purchased the correct probes to set the bias, the kind that extend out from a long insulated sleeve and can lock into the small capacitor legs. I had AR email me the instructions. One thing I’d like some input on is there appears to be only o... 
What Sonically is the Difference between a $1,500 CD Player and a $10K-$25K One?
I don’t really have any mega bucket equipment, I simply can’t afford it. But like anything in life it’s in the details and this is what you’re paying for.  Generally.  For me it’s akin to looking up at the night sky on a full moon night. An inexpe... 
Suggestions for low powered tube amps for Zu Omens
I use a Decware integrated with excellent results.  
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
No biggie. I found many videos and write ups explaining safe ways to do it. It’s not too complicated.  
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
If I wanted to discharge the current caps, is it simply done by leaving the music on, turning off the amp, and waiting for the music to fade out until there is zero sound? Then unplug the system. Or is there still residual voltage in the caps? 
AMP or Preamp
Maybe consider used and get both pre and amp.  
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
I’m only focused in so far as making sure it initially runs without any hiccups and is set correctly, I will then focus on fixing other things down stream say in the next year or so.After speaking with Scott, he was of the opinion that I shouldn’t... 
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
@djohnthanks for your thoughts. The tubes are Sovtek 6550’s. So there should be no issue with those. As as for the tester I mention above, if I understand it right, it basically replaces the probe leads you would otherwise need to use. So the dang... 
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
I got the original manual, and even the original sales brochure, but the manual only says how to do it, no pictures, and the description is only basic.but if the device above eliminates the need to stick probes in dangerous places and all I have t... 
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
So I see these bias testers.  Would these work to set the bias on the classic 60?https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Current-Probes-Amplifier-Cathode/dp/B0777F8DBK 
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
The 8 power tubes are new. Thing sounds amazing for a 30 year old amp. Can’t imagine what a modern AR amp would sound like today. Can’t afford new, that’s for sure.  
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
Got the amp!  Damn thing is HEAVY. So I plugged it in and went to listen to each tweeter to see if there was audible hum - ear right up to it - NOTHING - ZERO NOISE!!  No hiss or hum at all. I thought hmmm , maybe it’s broke, nope it’s just that q... 
Please Help Me!!
Me thinks we’re being trolled.  
Need advice in Audio Research Classic C-60Amp
I called Mr Scott Frankland, nice fellow, and spoke with him about work that could be done on the Classic 60.  He indicated that the 4 caps aren’t soldered in, but screw in. So, in preparation of getting the amp I have purchased 4 Kemet capacitors...