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Looking for an Amp Replacement
I will have tech take a look and add it to the list..   Thanx Brian  
Looking for an Amp Replacement
First, I want to thank everyone responding as this is all good advice and had given me additional thoughts to consider. As my speakers are somewhat peculiar when it comes to mating a power amp to the (I have three of the speakers in lineup) the s... 
Looking for an Amp Replacement
It is the Wima MKS4 0,47 160-16kHz, A B9 It is located on the board with the output terminals for the speakers. My EE guy said I could replace with equivilent (not sure if I buy that completely) but thought it would be better to do same on bot... 
System Static Issue
Good thought, have to check at home and see what tubes I have for the 28 & 5se, retubed them within recent memory just due to age rather than hours. They were fine when pulled. Wish the 17se had a hour meter like the others....  
System Static Issue
Okay, apparently it has something to do with the pre as turning amp on after the pre has warmed up there was no noise (static sounds) coming from system. I guess tubes will be the first order of business... Thanks for the suggestion guys, mystery... 
System Static Issue
Ok, so for today I started the amp first and nothing but dead silence. Now ill turn that off and start preamp as audphile1 suggested, qallow it to warm up and take it out of mute and put back in manually and see what happens  
System Static Issue
jea, good thought, can start them up one at a time nevada, will start up eachone at a time, network is connected to DAC, so I can kill that. Forgot to mention I have a bluetooth receiver to stream from computer to pre. As pre is muted until it ... 
Help-Looking for Service Manual for ML 23.5
Yeah, but even their authorised repair shops can't/won't fix due to age, I checked the guy upstate NY, United Radio  
Looking For 18awg Audiophile Power Cable Options
Not that I know all the size cables that they can make from, a thought for a custom cable that will not break the bank you might want to check Iconoclast Cable BAV Power Cables. I have had very good results on my purchases. Bob Howard has made me... 
Which preamp to go with pass labs x150.8
Okay, my .02. While my equipment is different it might be revelant, I currently have a Pass 260.8 and run it wilth an ARC 5se. Before that I also used a ARC 28se (which is currently running with a ML 23.5) Have always liked the sq of the mix of ... 
NEED TO REPLACE OLD FAITHFUL- WHICH AMP. SHOUD I CHOOSE
While I am not saying the estimated repair is excessive as I do not know if they are just going to repair the problem or do a full recap of the amp, I recommend that even if you are going to upgrade that you should repair it, if for no other reaso... 
WHAT SONG TOUCHES YOUR HEART THE MOST?
Mike & The Mechanics, The Living Years 
Can anyone recommend an FM Receiver that would play into a relatively high end system?
I have owned several Magnum Dynalab tuners over the years starting with  Magnum Dynalabs Etude then moving up the line to their internet tuners, MD807T on one system and a MD809T on main system. Gives the ability to listen to 40k+ internet statio... 
Replacing Amp Caps
Dannad,Ordered the Kemet be here Wednesday so I guess we shall see.Thanx all for giving me a lot of information to go on. Assuming I get this one up and running, next is the Perreaux 3150 (30+), no issues but could prob benefit from new caps...now... 
Replacing Amp Caps
Might have a winner...Mouser #:647-LNT1K223MSEMfr. #:LNT1K223MSEMfr.:Nichicon