mhedges
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| Speaker pop on amp startup - 1 channel only Rwwear - I believe so. It does it when there is nothing connected to the inputs.Mark | |
| Speaker pop on amp startup - 1 channel only I did check the bias and it measures OK as specified in the service manual. Also the left speaker terminal measures 0 volts DC ~2 seconds after exiting protection mode - the right one always measures 0.It was checked out by Desco Service Company o... | |
| Speaker pop on amp startup - 1 channel only 4est -That is what I plan to do but I would like to figure it out - I want to know if it is something that would affect sound quality or if it is just the equivalent of a cosmetic issue.Mark | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. Alison Krauss. Mark | |
| New music 2010:Carolina Chocolate Drops "Genuine Negro Jig"Natalie Merchant "Leave Your Sleep"2009:Nellie McKay "Normal as Blueberry Pie"Mark | |
| Two prongs power cable I agree with Elizabeth - Just use a three prong cord. It won't hurt anything. A lot of audio gear only uses two prongs on the IEC - people just use a three prong cord anyway.Mark | |
| Speakers for a large room for around $1000 My room is very similar to yours and my NHT classic fours do a good job filling it with sound. You should be able to get them for around $1000 shipped used. I don't think they would be great for tubes though- they like power. Mark | |
| Any Neko Case fans? I heard her on Prairie Home Companion last year and put her on my mental list of artists to check out. Can anyone recommend a couple of her CDs to start with?Mark | |
| SHM-SACDs Are the Clapton and allman brothers discs going to be new transfers or just rereleases?Mark | |
| Dealing with a large TV between speakers Have you considered selling the TV and getting one of the new ultra thin displays and wall mounting it? You have some nice gear there - the cost will probably be relatively low. Mark | |
| Good Test DIsc I am not familiar with the disc you refer to but Rives Audio makes a good test CD. Mark | |
| Johnny Cash ????? Newbrook- "Hurt" is a Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) song - Johnny Cash did the cover version. I read somewhere that Trent Reznor was very sceptical of JC doing "Hurt" but Reznor changed his mind as soon as he heard it. Mark | |
| Universal remote for audio only I wanted the same thing you did but I would up buying a used Sony RM-AV2100 remote and am very pleased with it. They sell for $20-30 on ebay and can do almost anything you want them to do (full learning, very customizable, etc.) The only drawback ... | |
| Is my room doomed? Pic I agree with Onhwy61. What is the angle between the speakers and the listening position? | |
| best speaker wire for buck I just got some 12 gauge silver plated teflon insulated mil spec wire off ebay for a very good price. I am going to give it a shot and see how it compares to Blue jeans.Mark |