timrhu

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Opinions on Todd Rundgren fronting the New Cars?
In and out the ChaCars we go. 
What happened to my Rowland?
Sounds like the power supply is bad. A fuse if you're lucky. But what do you mean when you say you heard "a rush of current" when you turned on the power switch? Is there a fan on the unit?If you know what voltages the power supply sends to the am... 
What are we listening for during break in?
Audphile1, I've noticed all of those charactistics you mentioned in my system at various times. I thought it was just the mood I was in. So maybe it was the mood my cables were in? 
TECH GURU's out there, how to clean Circuit Board?
Eldartford, I used the name contact cleaner as a generic name, my mistake. I brought the can in and here is the info. The brand is Chemsearch, the can says Lexite PS, Electrical Cleaner Dergreaser, the label states "safe on plastic, rubber and pla... 
Break In for Pre/Power Amps
Here we go again. Why not just listen to the pair and enjoy the process. I don't understand why we want to miss out on the subtle but fascinating changes taking place. 
TECH GURU's out there, how to clean Circuit Board?
There are several products made to clean circuits. If it weren't pouring down raining outside I'd go out to my car and get one so I could read the label to you. Find a product made for contact cleaning, get a small stiff brush, and go at it gently... 
Oldie, but A'gon newbie, seeks your advice
You sound like a nice guy, so here's my advice. Stop, turn around, and run away as fast as possible. 
What should be the terms between buyer and seller
Viridian, when's the last time you made a phone call for a dime? Man you must be old. Actually I remember pay phones in Louisianna costing a nickle. Now I use my cell phone with free long distance.Best advice is talk to the guy. 
Speaker phase and timing
I have on occasion actually heard the dog barking behind me. I haven't listened to that cd in a while but I think it is terrific. Not just the special effects but the music as well. When the monkey gets up to answer the phone, that phone is ringin... 
What are we listening for during break in?
Charlie101, stay right here. Opposing views are necessary if learning is going to take place. I take no offense from your statement. And you comment about electrical engineers is probably true. Rouvin, I forgot to ask, if you were using an lp 143 ... 
Paradigm 5se Mk1- Resale value?
A few years back I had a pair of Paradigm 9SE MKIIIs. I had two blown woofers and checked the blue book before replacing the woofers. I was shocked at how little they were worth. I see them sell for twice the blue book on ebay. If your looking for... 
What are we listening for during break in?
Rouvin, thank you for the thoughtful answer. Honestly, I don't think cable burn in is anything other than each listener's own perception. If someone hears a change in their cables after their hard fought burn in, that's fine with me. If another ca... 
What are we listening for during break in?
Grannyring, you are passionate in your belief. As I've never experienced it, I have a hard time understanding and therefore believing a wire changes its sonic characteristics with a hundred hours or so of use. If it does change after break in, doe... 
repairing dbx units
There is a 224 on ebay now with buy it now for $39. 
Can you be an audiophile if ...
After checking your system page, if your goal is to be an audiophile, I think you've made it.