rwwear

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Old Krell vs new Krell amps...
I think it's more a matter of taste. I've been told by Krell employees the FPB series is better than the KAS amps. I haven't listened to the Evos. 
Genesis - Selling England by the Pound SACD
Waiting for the box set. 
New Plasma: 1080p or 750?
Pioneer is going to stop making the panels for the Kuro line and Panasonic is going to be making them for Pioneer. 
Audiophile Grade CDR's
The MoFi CDRs are probably as good as the Taiyo and Mitsui discs but are expensive. I also like to use the inkjet printable Taiyos. 
Micro Seiki RX 5000
Can anyone also tell me how to remove that 15 years double sided adhesive tape, particularly on Micro platter? Goo Gone(denatured alchohol) if this doesn't work mineral spirits. Lacquer thinner can be used but be careful of any surrounding finish. 
Micro Seiki RX 5000
If it is an air bearing platter, it will not rotate without the pump without damage. If it is an air bearing platter, the spindle should unscrew with only finger pressure. Look here. http://www.vinylengine.com/library/micro-seiki/rx-5000.shtmlAnd ... 
Micro Seiki RX 5000
First unscrew the spindle. 
Audiophile Grade CDR's
Stick with Taiyo Yuden or Mitsui. 
Krell SACD Standard mk3 giving problems AGAIN
I have heard Krell has improved their service. 
TUBE GAIN
The 12AX7 does have higher output but for the same reason it is also noisier. 
No Dolby True HD signal?
How long have you had the PS3? There was a recent software upgrade. 
Great sounding new vinyl
I know about the markings but I bought many records before I found out about them. 
McIntosh MC352 or MC402?
I can appreciate the LED approach but my MA 6100 still has the original bulbs and they all still work after at least 30 years. I leave it on all night long and a good part of the day. Of course after saying this they'll probably all go out tonight. 
Preamp Switching to Mono
Yes, just run one cable either left or right should be fine. Stereo would be preferable but bass is usually summed at low frequencies anyway as long as the xover point is low enough. 
Preamp Switching to Mono
Are you using Y cables on the second output? You need to make sure and use stereo outputs into the crossover as it can sum the main outputs of your preamp if they are not buffered. In addition, don't use the tape outs because they will not be cont...