ska_man

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integrated amp problems
I suggest you take/send the unit in and have it checked. 
integrated amp problems
Did you swap everything all at once, or one thing at a time? Did you include swapping the left and right inputs from your source? 
What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
A new Sony SCD XA5400 ES for $909.99 @ CDW. Shipping will add 20 bucks or so. A great deal from an authorized seller. 
Power line question
Elizabeth- Is that " i have 210 amps coming into my apt" some sort of typo? If not, how big is that apartment? 
Power line question
Rogue Audio shows a main fuse value of 5 amps for an M-150.They don't have the M-180 info available online. I think it would be safe to assume, for calculation purposes, that adding 20% to the value of the fuse will be pretty close to maximum curr... 
Power line question
The 150 watts per channel ratings are the output measurements for the amps. Current draw calculations deal with the input ratings of the amps. If you post the make and model of the monoblocks , someone will likely know what the amperage draw is. 
Power line question
Divide the watts rating by the volts...that will be the amp rating. Likely around 10 amps. You will need to find the breaker that turns off the wall plug that the stereo will plug into. Turn the breaker off. Then see what isn't working to determin... 
Has your HiFi changed your musical tastes
No. The types of music that resonate with me, have not changed. I listen to music on a Logitech Boom while working, and enjoy doing so. When I play music on my stereo, I would describe it more as being engulfed by and feeling the music.....rather ... 
AS pressing of Weepin Willy
You must be refering to Weepin' Willie "At Last, On Time".It is an excellent recording. Thanks for the reminder.I just put it on tomorrows playlist. 
Can you hear matched power cables?
Order a matched set of the Pangea cables. They are inexpensive, effective and returnable. Once you have them, set up a blind cable swap test. Then post your results.If you aren't happy with the Pangea cords, return them and get the V's or somethin... 
High-end amplifier clarification?
Roxy54: It's a subjective hobby. Lots of questions here get subjective opinion answers. I asked the question(s) because I am curious as to what those opinions are.Pubul57: I am not looking to buy anything at this time.The question came to mind whi... 
what speakers demand high end electronics
Sorry Herman, I have to add one more thought. To sound their best, all speakers need to be fed by well matched components. A system put together with a bunch of high end mismatched equipment will not make MUSIC. 
Is it wrong?
That depends on how much dinity you have. Enjoy! 
Adding a maple platform to an existing wood rack
Inna: Do you currently have your turntable on the floor?If so, what species of hardwood is the flooring made from?And , is it solid wood flooring or laminated?Since you want to keep the tonal balance as is, get a platform made from the same specie... 
Adding a maple platform to an existing wood rack
Fine tuning your system with different species of wood?Here is a very short list of wood platform choices and what to expect by using them. Spruce - cleans up the overall soundSatinwood - dulls things down a bitWhite Pine - adds a fair amount of b...