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Help! Spakers damaged during shipping?Paid insurance (with proof)being told not Insured?
I know in my case, the seller was given a claim representative that maintained contact with me and the seller letting me know what they needed as documentation. It was a drawn out procedure, but they maintained contact throughout. All you (I) need... 
Help! Spakers damaged during shipping?Paid insurance (with proof)being told not Insured?
Back a year or so ago I had purchased a used pre that was shipped from the mid-country to the east coast insured for the full price(4500). Buyer purchased new double box and packing materials from manufacturer. Package arrived and did not show any... 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
rbstehno1I have been looking but not much (if anything) out there. Yes I have a DSD Sr in each of systems at home, as I am used to their abilities that would be a good way out, if they were around. But still looking.Mahler123,Looking to stream thr... 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
Taking a hard look at all the recommendations as I know I am asking a lot out of a single box. The Marantz not doing SACD is not a deal breaker as I have two other SACD units on home system. The ability to even play a cd out of the single box I ... 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
Currently everything runs thru my CPU, and I would prefer to get it out of the loop hence the need for the network streamer which I assume would also be capable of streaming directly from the net. For background noise I stream from stations direct... 
Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
Update-Having continued to research I have come across a  Cambridge Audio CXN Network Streamer that looks like it checks all the boxes. Anyone have any experience with their products or this one in particular? Also was looking at a Logitech Transp... 
Speaker upgrade for classical music
Might I suggest that you take a look at several speakers from Shahinian Acoustics as on the used market two would fall within your range. The Obelisk and The Hawk Ensemble.Richard designed these speakers to be omni directional to recreate large sc... 
How old are you?
65, Pat Benatar was in my sisters class (71), two year ahead when she was only dating Dennis.Had a Sansui rig then, family friend get this all started with a Mac rig and Klipsch corner horns and a tt with 3 arms on it... 
Replacing Amp Caps
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nichicon/LNT1K223MSE?qs=%2Fha2pyFadujWNTRYoFZetWFsfOgqQfBavn9UCQaI2cVASAlZVSsWkg%3D%3D At just 2000 hours for the Cornell-Dubilier getting the above with the higher max temp should extend its life considerab... 
Replacing Amp Caps
Yes, there are mounting clamps on the bottom plate. I had already figured that they would most likely have to be re-tapped if the new diameter was smaller. Obviously a same diameter cap would be the most ideal situation but from my searches thus f... 
Replacing Amp Caps
Great information from everyone, thank you. I will continue looking and see what I can locate in stock. While I have a spare amp I am currently using I would like to try and do this in a timely manner.The manufacturers names I have seen and assume... 
Need Help Locating Schematics for Bedini 100/100
Yeah, I did the normal, took off the top, checked fuses, looked for anything burnt on boards. I had reached out to Vasken  Shahinian as they recommended them with their speakers and was running it with before it died.Tomorrow will dive a little de... 
Bedini 25/25 1 meg
I have a 100/100 in a system in my office, and it does not run all that hot, more warm to the touch. Drives my Arc's with authority with no strain at all. I run it with a Quicksilver Tube pre and stream from various sources during my work day. 
Unknown wood on B&W 802 series 80
It is some type of soft wood, looking at grain pattern as they are fairly spread. Was taken from a relatively small tree with a lot of branches, could be a birch or maple as it is able to take a lot of different stains fairly well  
How to select a good Speaker Cable
Interesting thoughts which has me looking to experiment considering the little investment required. Was wondering if you have a source for spade connectors for a 1/0 gauge wire? I could only come up with a connector for welding cables with a 5/16 ...