sugarbrie

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How to make your CD player/amp live longer ?
Unfortunitely, what usually breaks down in a CD player is the transport / laser assembly. The only sure way to make it last longer is not to use it; which is of course not an option. Keeping it clean helps some.Many members here leave solid state ... 
Tube Pre and Solid Amp
Any combination of gear has the potential to sound good. There are many many members here who can attest to this. There are even those with a solid state pre and tube amp. Your question gets asked about twice a week, so you can also search the old... 
Should cinema be our HT reference?
I doubt there is anyone connected with any large movie theater company who really cares about sound quality. As long as sound comes out of the speakers, they are happy. Also most movie goers don't know what is possible or care for that matter.If y... 
For anyone buying a modified SACD player.
The vast majority of CD players that have problems, are because of the mechanical breakdown of the transport and laser assembly. Richard's electronic mods are probably not very likely to go bad. 
Why should a perfectly good cd, skip a beat ?
Does this happen with all CD's or just one? If more than one, then maybe look to the laser alignment on your CD player. Outside chance on one to two CD's if the hole is not perfectly centered, or is to small or large to fit correctly on the transp... 
correct way to bi-wire?
A & B method may be easier since you have two pairs of cables. In the A & B mode the terminals are just combined inside the amplifier, so I doubt you will notice a difference. They are receiving the same ouput. 
I just sold my cd player what should i get?
Audiomeca Obsession II at CDN-$2700 list price.The Candian distributor is Blue Circle Audio. 
correct way to bi-wire?
Either way is probably fine depending on how the A/B is wired. What the dealer recommends is fine in all cases, so I would go with that to be safe. Probably not the case with your AV amp; but on a small percentage of amps the watts are cut in half... 
Best Integrated amp for under 4k
YBA Passion Integre 
Buzzing sound while turning volume switch.
You should contact Angela at BCircle@BlueCircle.comTell her I send you if you want. 
Every make a purchase you truly regret?
Lots of stuff. Since most were used, and I seemed to be able to resell most of them at a profit, no harm done. 
How to put records on CD's?
While this technology is built into most stand-alone CD burners and works fine; for the best results you could get a separate Analog to Digital Converter. This is the reverse of a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) used to play CD's.To use the comp... 
Tube Preamps under $1000 used
I agree that the CJ PV-10 is a very nice preamp. 
Conrad Johnson PV10A-Which Tubes ? When to Change?
While is will not be the cheapest route, consider buying a replacement set of tube directly from Conrad Johnson. They will be well tested to be sure they meet or exceed CJ's standards. The preamp will also perform like a factory new one, since it ... 
Adcom ACE 515 or PS Audio Ultimate Outlet?
As a point of reference...the ACE-515(s) I have tried, at best did nothing, and at worst added noise..