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Why is my conrad johnson mf 2500 overheating?
Something is shorted somewhere. Check all connections and get a meter to check impedence starting at the speaker cables at the amp end. 
Turntable adjustment question
Swap cartridges with the Dual and see if it still happens. It could be the cartridge. 
Mysterious hum in system...
This is a common problem. It usually happens when the coax is connected to the system from a cable box or satelite receiver. Disconnect the coax from one end and see if the hum goes away. If so, you need a ground break. 
Video input switcher for DVD and other sources
The DVDO is a good switcher that upscales everything to 480p and doesn't cost a great deal. 
Found Monster cables inside my Watt Puppy 5.1's
I'm sure they can be repaired. Do they have any fuses or other internal protection. It just doesn't sound as though the signal is getting to the drivers. Be sure also to check the resistors on the crossover going to the drivers if there are any. T... 
Found Monster cables inside my Watt Puppy 5.1's
Remember you have to break the new drivers in before they will have much bass. You did use the correct replacements didn't you? 
EAD TheatreMaster 8000/8800 ?
The new EAD processors are more user friendly and can now be controlled without a remote. 
Rosanne Cash
Read the new Stereophile for an interview with her and her husband. 
repairability of amps from the late 80's and 90's
Mikey can fix em. 
Anybody own the Esoteric DV-50?
There's one for sale here so, someone must own one. 
Unequal cable lengths for home theater????
I don't think so but, I'm sure some will. 
repairability of amps from the late 80's and 90's
Counterpoint amps can be completely rebuilt by Mike Elliot. Most other amps can be repaired if parts are available and in some cases modified if the same parts can't be obtained. 
Monster Power conditioners. Anyone using one?
Panamax offers 5,000,000. 
I adore my Shahinian loudspeakers
Which pair do you have? 
Monster Power conditioners. Anyone using one?
I have a Monster HTS 3500 that allowed 270 volts to pass through it before it finally burned up during a test. Just think of what would happen to your fine audio-video equipment connected to such a device. I now own a Panamax Max 5510. During the ...