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Changing a half-switched outlet to MIT Z-duplex.
You have 4 half-switched outlets, which means that those outlets have half-hot for the other portion. Shut off the power for that circuit at your panel. Take your outlet out of the wall, turn the power back on, and find which leg is hot all the ti... 
What's up with that?
Swampwalker nailed it right on the head! Oh for the "old" Audiogon to come back! 
What's up with ads for $70,000 speakers selling
I've also seen several ads here for newer McIntosh items selling for 1/4 of their original price, all sellers have 0 feedback, and all have Asian names, even tho based here in the US. As said before, if it's too good to be true,......buyer beware.... 
Waiting for Paypal
How is it that several of you say you have Paypal linked only to your credit card, yet when I tried it they would not allow me to send money until I linked a checking account? Can anyone enlighten me on this? 
which flagship receiver
Go with an older unit,some of the best made, the Yamaha DSP-A1, or the RX-V1. Both are 5.1, has plenty of juice for your speakers, and can be had for $400 or less. I have the DSP-A1, and it's staying in my house until it dies! 
McIntosh C35 opinions?
As far as the volume control noise I mentioned, I probably should've been a bit more specific. Your model and the C31V have the digital control and I could hear it "clicking" every time I raised or lowered the volume with the remote. That annoyed ... 
McIntosh C35 opinions?
I haven't owned a C35, but have owned the C31V and C37. The C31V is more similar to yours, and my own personal opinion was that I disliked the digital volume control, which was noisy, but everything else was ok. The C37 is a better unit, but rare ... 
Any McIntosh C48 owners out there?
Unfortunately, a financial crisis of sorts made me sell my beloved C48. Having gotten past that, if anyone knows of a used C48 for sale, please contact me. I missed that unit immensly, and am using a C15 until I can find another C48.Alan 
Mcintosh - Love Em' or Hate Em' ......Why?
I fell in love with Mac gear back in 1978, with a C32 Pre, MR78 Tuner, and MC2205 amp. I've owned many Mac's over the years, with my current setup being the C48 Pre and MC7200 Amp. I couldn't be happier with this setup! Nothing is as gorgeous as t... 
Bi-amping ADS L-1590 or L-1290
Jhorsh, if you need info on biamping the 1290's or 1590's, I can help you. Contact me at: mr.mac42@yahoo.comAlan (sid42) 
Bi-amping ADS L-1590 or L-1290
Try Richard So in Arizona, ads_speakers@yahoo.com. He should be able to help you, as he deals in a lot of stuff for a/d/s and repairs speakers. 
Pros and Cons of "Staying with" Analog and Vinyl
You answered your own question in that vinyl has the inherited problem with the noises you mention. That did it for me too, although I came to the conclusion years ago that the noise distracted me to the point of not caring if I listened to music ... 
Who makes a good or decent CD recorder?
If you want a really great cd recorder, look no further than HHB pro recorders. I currentl have a HHB CDR 830 Burnit Plus, a great machine. I bought mine used for $225.00 They have several machines in their lineup, an 850, and a dual-well model. I... 
ADS L1530 Passive Crossover Schematic
Contact Ricard So at ads_speakers@yahoo.com in Phoenix, AZ and he may be able to help you. He does service and has parts for ADS speakers. 
Why has audio become so specilized over the years?
Amen, Stanwal!