noromance

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Uber expensive repair at United Radio
14 hours is ridiculous. You could build an amp in that time. Everyone wants to cover expenses and make a chunk of change on top. I went through a bathroom remodeling and analyzed the contractor's estimate with him. He couldn't account for $13,000 ... 
Uber expensive repair at United Radio
Alt take: original fault that damaged the chipset fries them again. 
Is your heart filled with a love of music, or something else?
I find solace in my misanthropy. There are wonderful, gracious, empathetic, intelligent, and loving souls, and then there are the others. 
Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound.
Used pair of Quicksilver monoblocs here.Use the pre out on your Peachtree.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaa875-quicksilver-mid-mono-tube 
An Objective Review of the Tekton Double Impact Speakers
Interesting on a number of counts. Sounded small, bland, weak highs, poor QC, and combative manufacturer. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
^ Dolby, go for a UK original. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Thomas Dolby ‎– Aliens Ate My Buick(EMI-Manhattan 1988 UK)Essential record. 
heat
Second the air purifier.  
Turntable mat journey
Try a thin 10" vinyl record. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
On CDs tonight. However listening to this on vinyl after @mammothguy54 played it. Always preferred 'Aliens' but let's see...Thomas Dolby ‎– The Flat Earth(Capitol 1984) 
Chord amplifier making weird noise (?)
Have you contacted the manufacturer? You can test away but if uncertain what you are doing, might be best to get it tested/serviced.  
How to calculate resistance for a sub woofer
I was using the 8 Ohm, but the amp died! Don’t know if this is related.Is this sorted? Connect this way:Amplifier speaker out (- / + 8 ohm) > sub high-level inputs. (In parallel with your standard speaker connections.) 
Isoacoustics don’t seem to work for me, help
You mentioned speaker height so this may not be a contender. Concrete paving slabs. Painted black. Then add the springs etc. 
Phono Amp for new Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3
Good for you. How do you find the Umami? 
Capacitor
You sure that's the correct value?