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Cary 306SACD trouble
Yes door does open and close without a cd in it 
amplifier needs
The oudoor speakers I am using are Presidian and they are rated at nominal 8 ohms. I'm really concerned that I don't harm this old classic amp. 2 speakers in the screened room area and 2 in the pool area. At an impass as to how to wire them. In se... 
amplifier needs
Almarg, What do you think then would be a good amp for this application so that there would not be a question? 
Buying Synergistic Research ICs so difficult
I have had wonderful response from the cable company. Whenever I E mail them, I always direct my email to John Pharo. He always e mails me back, usually the same day or worst case, the next day. I've been dealing with them for years and have never... 
What alignment method? Audio Technica ATPL120
For best alignment, Google Mint Tractor and they will custom build you a mirrored, very acurate alignment tool specific to your arm and table. I find this device far betters all the others.  
Isolation with levelling
You can adjust the stock feet on the scoutmaster to level it on any stand. They unscrew 
Dedicated lines & outlet setup question
After much research, I ran 3 dedicated,10ga lines with 20 amp breakers on all and Teslaplex recepticles. Amp and pre in to one outlet, CD and anything digital into another outlet and TT and other front end stuff into the third outlet. Sound was fa... 
Who has dumped the power conditioner?
After I installed 3 dedicated, 10 ga lines to my equipment with Teslaplex outlets, the Shunyata Hydra power conditioner was no longer needed. Sounded better without it. I was gona put it up for sale on this site but decided to try it on my big scr... 
New Electrial Wiring..
I recently had an electrician run 3 dedicated, 10ga lines for my equipment. I used 20 amp breakers for all the lines and Teslaplex outlets also on all 3. (Read the reviews) Also you want to make sure that the breakers in your box are put in out of... 
MSRP policy-
I've been purchasing from the audiogon site for quite some time now and although most are honest and stand behind there product, I've run into a few snakes here and there. As in anything else, buyer must beware. 
Ortofon/Ear 834p
DownunderThe Windfield sounds really great. The old vinyl that I'm used to hearing is at a completely new level. I'm, still playing around with the VTA and VTF to get the best sound but it's miles above the Clearaudio woods that I have been using.... 
What amplifier for Harbeth HL-5?
Ultra linear but switching between triode and ultra linear..I don't hear any difference. Sound is great but I think I need to work on room accoustics more. Highly recommend Cary. I have no affiliation with them but whenever I call with a question ... 
What amplifier for Harbeth HL-5?
I am using a Cary SLP05 tube preamp and a Cary CAD120S Amp to power my Harbeth SHL5's and the wow factor is definately there! 
What power cable for playback design cd player
Synergistic Research power cords 
How to open the cover of Cary 306-200 CD player
I just did this on my Cary 306 SACD and it was difficult. Through those holes on the bottom, use a #1 x 6" phillips head screw driver to unscrew the very tiny screws at the bottom of the case and then the top plate slides off. The hardest part is ...