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Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
Yyzsantabarbara, well she is world famous for a reason. Just not my cup of tea. Glad you enjoyed her concert. 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
Just to be clear, I merely provided information about the Beastie Boys opening for Madonna. Was NOT at the concert. Although the BB's are kinda cool..... 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
1985, Beastie Boys opening for Madonna on her Virgin Tour. 
1973
You killed a little bird via choking smoke inhalation. What an amusing, heartwarming story.... 
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
My last post was removed simply because I pointed out the OP scammed Synergistic Research out of 4 expensive fuses and to be wary doing any business with him. Moderators, whom would you rather protect, the vast majority of honest Audiogon members,... 
Rare find Blowtorch Audio Preamp
Probably his dying wish.... 
1973
Only put speakers in nets if they're Fishers.... 
Rare find Blowtorch Audio Preamp
Next time ask and share it here. Interested in how much it's selling for.... 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
Thank you for the clarification. It is indeed unfair that you should be asked to pay for a repair if it is indeed a design flaw. That being said, I don't believe t is either a ground loop or dc offset issue. Dc offset issue would cause the transfo... 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
@jea48 , that's exactly what I'm trying to ask and not getting a clear answer. Did not think it was that hard a question. 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
Yes, I understand that. Now, yes or no, is the amp itself making a humming noise? Not the speakers, is there a humming sound physically emanating from the amp? 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
Just to be clear, it is just the speakers and not the amp transformer humming. Because you have it written as if it is also the amp humming. This is an important clarification in a dc offset issue. 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
How loud is the hum?  
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
Was the amp itself humming? 
About the cheapest cable elevators (for those with empty pockets)
I use the paper egg cartons. Cut it so you get 4 to 6 egg holders each. Even have the grooves in them for the cables to rest. They work a delight.