mitch2
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| Hum in preamp when using HT bypass Just to be clear, my recommendation for a "ground lift" was for the coax line from your cable or satellite source, and not an AC ground lift. I probably misused the terminology, since it is correctly described as "video isolation" by Hals_den. I a... | |
| Hum in preamp when using HT bypass Yes IME it can. Any connection between units having cable or satellite connections can cause hum. Consider if your DVD player or processor are hooked to the television (which is hooked to cable or satellite) and also to the preamp via an rca cable... | |
| Hum in preamp when using HT bypass If you have cable or satellite hooked to the television, you may need a ground lift or something similar to a Mondial Magic inline with the coax. I was told I didn't need that for satellite but turns out I did, and it worked. I would believe the c... | |
| An ignorant question about impedance The ratio of 10 to 1, for amplifier input impedance to preamplifier output impedance is mostly looked at as a minimum acceptable limit. You hear about this mostly being a problem when matching tube preamps to low input impedance SS power amps. Man... | |
| Suggestions for adjustable gain CD player Thanks Jppenn, I was hoping to hear from some 302 owners. I do not mind a lateral move, but do not want to take a step down from the Ayre. Gregm, you must be mistaking the model Ayre I own, the CX-7e does not have any form of preamp or attenuation... | |
| Suggestions for adjustable gain CD player Thanks Newbee for the thoughts. My system has changed and is not finalized, so I have not yet posted the changes. I do like to keep the system simple, and I still have the Aerial 9's and DNA 500, but I sold the Muse gear. I currently have the Ayre... | |
| best bang for the buck tube preamp? Surprised nobody has mentioned the Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 or better yet, the Signature version if you can find it. Here are links to two currently listed SFL-1's.http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1166227036http://cls.audiogon.com/... | |
| Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used? Hi Sundaycomix, I still haven't got things set to my satisfaction yet...what else is new? I have been revolving preamps lately. I went with the Ayre CX7e player based on its solid build quality, great reviews, excellent company reputation, and ful... | |
| Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used? Thanks everyone so far, I do appreciate all the responses and the great suggestions and considerations you guys are coming up with. Since I plan to purchase used, I will not be able to hear he unit beforehand. Therefore, I have to do my best resea... | |
| Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used? Mr. Tennis, I would prefer to stay with newer technology due to the steady advances in digital playback, improvement in parts quality available to the designers, and potential for older transports to break or require repair. The first three listed... | |
| Dings on B&W 802 tweeters Lmk47, Sorry if this sounds shakey, but honestly I cannot remember exactly what I did. It has been about 5 years since I sold those M803SII speakers (and I have regretted selling them more than a few times). Anyway, it would be hard for me to expl... | |
| Dings on B&W 802 tweeters A few years ago, I purchased a pair of used M803's that had the tweeter pushed in during shipping. I was able to purchse a new tweeter (the guts) for around $120 from a dealer. Very easy to replace, especially since B&W did not solder their wi... | |
| what is the proper protocol I am in the camp that believes an item belongs to the seller until it is properly delivered to the buyer in the as-described condition. All shipping/insurance issues are the seller's, in the absence of a prior agreement with the buyer to the contr... | |
| need advice on refinishing speakers. Do's & Don'ts I have done what you are considering with pretty good success. I would never do it again due to the large amount of work involved and the significant time it takes. If you go ahead, the post by Markphd is a great tutorial and excellent advice. For... | |
| Review: Aerial 20 T .2 Speaker I could find nothing about the upgrade on their website, is yours a prototype? Have you heard about potential changes for other speakers in their line? |