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| Eliminating humming & buzzing Welcome to the unfair reality of analog, Mark. I had this battle with my system about two years ago. First off are you using a phono stage? If so try alternate grounding on it as well. Also try grounding the turntable to a different ground on a di... | |
| Can I use TV/Cable Coxial cable as Digital Coxial? I would recommend getting a true coax made for digital since they usually have a silver conductor for speed. Most TV coax is a copper core and will be somewhat slower and with a length of 50 feet you will undoubtedly experience clocking issues. Yo... | |
| Power cord suggestions for a McIntosh MC162 I have a MC352 and a MC7205 and am using Harmonic Tech ACIIand have received good results. The best thing that I did though is have an electrictian run a dedicated 20 amp circuit. I think you may be best served in doing that before you replace the... | |
| higher end cd player I have a Linn Ikemi and am very pleased with it's sound. I am also using Cardas Gold Refs and I find the Linn to be very warm, detailed and precise | |
| I have a vocabulary question. Interconnects: cables used for interconnecting one component to another. usually RCA termination or XLR balanced connection. Usually sold in pairs unless noted length indicated in meter lengthsSpeaker cables: usually sold in pairs and and sold in ... | |
| Reliability Problem with Linn Genki? I have never heard of this with any Linn. I was going to purchase the Genki but bought the Ikemi instead and no problems at all. I would contact Linn in florida since they fixed it 3 mos. ago maybe they offer a warranty on the work they do. If not... | |
| DirecTV access cards Dragon is right on with the reason they will do this about every 6 years give or take. It is a security issue. Through away the old card. It will fail in short while. | |
| Cable Distances If you decide to use speaker cable in the long run, make sure it is as nuetral as you can find. I personnally dis-agree with running the interconnect over that long of a run as it may introduce interference to the amps. I am not debating with Sids... | |
| home theatre questions My first question is. What is your budget and what size is the room the system will be used in? | |
| Why Veneer? The use of real wood is actually a bad idea as wood never dies. Wood is constantly moving with climate changes it absorbs moisture and the dries causing it to expand and contract. There in lies the problem, it causes the surface to develope 'check... | |
| anyone ever build their own T.T.? I only made one attempt and I offer only one peice of advice. Don't go to Briggs&Stratton for a motor. | |
| SACD or DVD Audio, which one is winning the race? It appears now that the manufactures, Pioneer, Marantz, Denon, Onkyo/Integra, and Linn, are making players that support all formats, that they will both survive. | |
| What to power Thiel 2.4 speakers? What is your budget. Thiels like power, try a McIntosh MC352 or the new MC400 4500.oo. Or look at EDGE, Bryston,Sherbourne,etc. But I would get at least 300w to properkly drive the 2.4'sI did audition them and they were very impressive much better... | |
| Pink Floyd fans, Limited Ed CD Hybrid disc Yes it sounds good but you mention a turntable in your system. Buy the LP, I have the MoFi pressing and the new pressing blows it away with detail, plus the packaging is unique as well, a true collectors item. | |
| Cable management I went to Radio Shack and bought some of their Velcro strips that are made for tieing cables together. It is Velcro hook on one side and loop on the other so you can wrap it on to it's self. You can cut it to any length you need. Also use the hook... |