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Martin Logan SL3 repair
"...So is washing panels an ML sanctioned thing?..."Probably not but what do you have to loose? Many have done this successfully.  MartinLogan | Help Articles : Features and General Questions for Electrostatic Speakers Martin Logan Quest Stat... 
Martin Logan SL3 repair
The reason I ask is that the panel may just need cleaning. There is an instructional video on that somewhere. Might do the trick.   
Apogee Scintilla Power
Heard anything about the PS BHK Signatures?  
How does the Phase Linear 400 compare?
Holy necro thread Batman. Those series I 901s sucked a lot of amps dry, that's why Bose made the 1801 amp, one of the first high power amps of the day. My Flame Linear ran fine all those years ago, even when I tried to blow it up.   
My ears are ready to retire!
"...I doubt a $100 pair of loudspeakers are good, although I guess that depends on what good means to you. My son would probably think they are awesome..."Probably better than the 2 dollar speakers in a Bose. Seriously my Dad was happy with his Bo... 
A pleading request to manufacturers of amplifiers and preamplifiers.
"...Russ69Can I put gloves on my shins? Seriously if you pick those up the fins are going to face something soft, add that to the 50 pounds or more that you are wrangling..."50 pounds, that's a light weight amp. Try 100 pounds while duck walking i... 
My ears are ready to retire!
"...I move my bedroom clock radio BOSE wave radio down to my garage when I wash my car and I am surprised how pleasant it is for background music. Plays pretty loud without distortion..."Sorry those things are pretty awful. You can do better with ... 
I saved alot of money.
"...Thank you russ69 for you saying my NAD CD player is the weak link. I've had it for a couple of years... Since I'm only using the NAD as a transport would a much more expensive CD player give better results?.."Sorry, my opinion was based on usi... 
Technics 1200 MK2 vs Technics SL-1210GR
"...Not long ago, I would have shared this sentiment, but now that I’ve experienced the GR,  I can confidently assert that there is no belt-drive table anywhere near the price that performs as well, not in any metric..."A very convincing argument.... 
Would This Amp Be Worth The Cost?
"...You should listen to what your ears are telling you. If it’s not something different you might need to abandon this hobby and try needlepoint..."The guys that believe all amps sound the same, if not driven into distortion, have either never he... 
Is it worth upsampling with dBpoweramp
If you are ripping, I prefer to keep the original unmodified format. Up-sampled playback is a different question.  
Martin Logan SL3 repair
What's wrong with them? Do they play at all? Maybe just need to be cleaned? Do you smoke?  
Accidentally left hot terminal jumper in place when bi-wiring. Damage potential?
No problem as long as plus goes to plus. Electricity just goes the easiest way no mater what.  
Technics 1200 MK2 vs Technics SL-1210GR
"... This is BS!..."It’s a solid table like I said. I just prefer belt drives in this price range. Now if you were talking about the Technics SL-1000R: $18,999....wow! 
Would This Amp Be Worth The Cost?
I'm a big fan of Musical Fidelity's products. However you have what I think is a decent amp. There may be a change by swapping amps but the change might be very small and only at the frequency extremes. If I was looking for a change I would be loo...