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swampwalker

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Inexpensive wall mount speakers
NHT Super zeros. 
Muse 160 question
Audiogabby- I hope it's just a loose hold-down but if that's not the case, it could also be DC on your incoming power. Is som you may need a humbuster. If you can't hear it at your listening position w music playing, I would not obsess over it. 
Recapturing the JBL L100 Century
I reckon I've been laid in excess of 4,000 times in my lifewho knew Rlwainwright was really Wilt Chamberlin? 
Muse 160 question
Hum through speakers or hum from unit itself. If the amp itself is humming, it's probablu the transformer, and could be an indication of DC on your power. It also could be as easily solved as just popping the top and tightening the hold downs on t... 
What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles?
I would say McIntosh. 
Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D
That's quite a compliment, Al. Thanks, much. I'm sorry to hear about loss. My sincerest condolences. Your muddy cyberfriend and fellow Nutmegger.Michael 
studio/nearfield/bookshelve monitor or speaker
When I saw studio monitoring, I immediately thought of the NHT M series. Of course,they are active but you could go direct from the Creek CD through any passive attenuator (NHT makes one) and then into the M00 or M60. I am using the M00s and they ... 
Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D
"The audio topics are fun but overall not important. "Amen to that, brother! 
Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D
Melbguy1- I'm sorry for your loss. If you review Wolf's other posts, you will see that his comment was entirely in keeping w his usual irreverence. With regard to the actual subject matter here, you sayIn my experience solid-state amplifiers have ... 
Replacing Turntable RCA cables
+1 Bobsdevices. You will want a DIN to RCA cable to plug into the DIN connecter inside the table. 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
+1 Martykl. Whether you like the guy or his equipment or not (no opinion here) you gotta hope that he learned from Mark Levinson's experience and kept the rights to use his own name. 
Bob Carver LLC has been purchased by Emotiva
Strange things can happen in the business/legal world. Anybody remember when Ralph temporarily lost control of his own company? I have a client that says "in a courtroom, elephants can fly". 
Repair for Teres Motor?
Thx, Jtimothya. I'll try to be patient. 
Repair for Teres Motor?
Yes, RMAF backlog could be the case. Just wondering if there are any other options or if the email on the Teres website is still valid. 
Tube Amps and Friendly Speakers - Back Impedance
+1 Mapman, or as Albert Einstein is rumored to have said:"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." and the always appropriate in audiophilia:"Not all that counts can be counted, and not all that can be counted, coun...