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Help Classe CA300 flashing Green Light
Angela, did you try checking the "basics" i.e. make sure that all of the interconnect cables are tightly connected, speaker cables are all snug with nothing loose or shorted out, etc ??? Since i'm not familiar with the different "flashing colors" ... 
FM Tuners
For the record, i'm assuming that "Dunno" was Bob as his post was above mine.I have used a Magnum 101 and found that two of my other tuners sounded better and operated with less problems. Those are MY results in MY systems at MY location. Much of ... 
Do speakers wear out?
Yes, speakers do "wear out". Electrical and mechanical components settle, shift or "change" with age. Since a speaker is a combination of those two aspects ( electrical and mechanical ), they are subject to frequency response abberations, loss of ... 
Anyone try Acoustic Research Pro cables?
Sugar, i thought they sounded dull and flat in the system that i installed them in. The owner of these cables found them bright, harsh and glaring. In terms of comparing them to Monster, i would not doubt if Monster actually made these for AR / Re... 
noisy volume pot
The only problem with "working the control" to break up the dirt is that it might permanently "scar" the track that the "wiper" rides on. Think of it as rubbing a car that is covered in a dirty grit. While you can see the surface more directly now... 
FM Tuners
I think that once you reach a specific level with a tuner, the remainder of how well it works is up to the antenna system and the quality of the broadcast. From a personal standpoint, i would NOT bury myself financially into ANYTHING unless i was ... 
Here's How I Make My Equipment Racks
Wham !!!! Thanks for taking the time to "step up to the plate" Ken. Your post was quite detailed and TRULY offered insight as to how to get "something for nothing" (almost). The fact that you had the courage to mention that the Ikea design had sim... 
Pro Cables vs. Audio Cables....Are We Being Duped?
Most "Pro" cables are more concerned with longevity and standing up to abuse rather than the actual materials used. Copper is copper, shielding is shielding, etc... to MOST people in the Pro Sound industry. As such, the dielectrics on most "Pro" c... 
PayPal not as safe as everyone thinks?
Sugar, thanks for the warning. Sounds like you've been planning this out quite well and are just waiting for the right unsuspecting victim to trounce on.... : ) Sean> 
will a ps audio 600 power a krell kav 250 and ead tm 500?
Baz, try dropping Bob Bundus a line. I think that he ended up running an "auxillary" FUSE box off the mains just for his audio system. This offers a small amount of isolation from the rest of the house while also offering the opportunity to run de... 
noisy volume pot
I clean DOZENS of potentiometers on a daily basis. Take a look at this post that i did over on AA some time ago. It might help you or some others out in the long run... Sean>http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/64237.html 
best integrated for jm Reynaud twins
Try contacting "Figuy" that is a member here on Audiogon. He has the Twins and is running them with YBA "Audio Refinement Complete" integrated and CD. He's played with cables, etc... and seems to be pretty happy with the combo. I don't know exactl... 
Looking for a new DAC -- Tube or not tube?
I can understand your hesitation given the current state of digital. If you are interested in the EVS Millennium II, you've got nothing to lose. Ric offers a true 30 day trial with NO hassle returns if you're not completely happy with it. I found ... 
Anyone try Acoustic Research Pro cables?
One of my buddies sent me his Acoustic Research cables to "burn" for him on my Mobie. He absolutely HATED them. I hooked them up when i got them and found them to be dead, lifeless and lacking any form of spacial or ambience cues. On the other han... 
Unreadable CDs: unscientific testing
Yeah, i can do that. Sheesh... We might start seeing "rubbing compound" marketed as "Audiophile Approved" now... : ) Sean>