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My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Hello everybody!Haven't had access to A'gon for a bit. I return and read a lot of useful info, not so useful info and a spirited conversation about why cats and audio equipment are not compatible. I didn't realize there are many audiophiles who be... 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
ghasley-Too late. But it’s terrific advice.I got the main board quote from ARC. They only sell it to ARC certified bench techs. Crazy! 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Markum01-I came home to this. I couldn't get to the house for hours because the street was closed. 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
jbrrp-The cat is still alive :-)Thanks for the re-sale advice. I hadn't thought of that. 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Hi Dweller-I did that and the uric acid salts in the cat urine was so strong it etched the main board. I then brought it to a ARC certified tech who informed me that ARC said it wasn't repairable. A second repair tech agreed.  
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Dear ebm-Read my response to riaa above. This applies to you too.I started this topic because I'm looking for help.Clearly, you have none to offer. 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook"So the Cat just got even and now your both unhappy."Feeling morally superior today? My cat was scared to death during a straight-line microburst that took down trees around my residence. He threw himself against t... 
PS Audio BHK lacking..
fertguy-Is it possible that your speakers are out of phase? That could cause what you are describing. 
Best Amp With Some Warmth and Midrange Magic - Need 150wpc solid state, 100wpc Tube
Hi Nightfall-If I wanted the advantages of a solid state am, I would get a ModWright KWA150.Oodles of power, a sweet midrange and extension top to bottom. Some people say the KWA 150 has a bright top end, but I would think your headphone/speakers ... 
Node 2i to U1 Mini with Yggdrasil?
I am using an Aurender with N100H and while higher than I wanted to originally pay, it's been well worth it. It's mated with a Yggy and Audio Research amp and pre. I have ProAc 30R speakers and the stnergy between them is great. YMMV, of course. 
Best DAC for my system?
Purplejester-I was looking for a DAC at specific pricepoints and came upon this thread. Don't let the title turn you away. It's a good place to compare. The chart at the top of the thread is good. https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?th... 
Recomend Some Albums Recorded with True Imaging.
The recent Macy Gray record, "Stripped' is fabulous. It's a Chesky release. 
AURENDER information from speaking to Moon Audio
Great info! Thanks.Love my Aurender. Use it to stream TIDAL. 
And now it's Neil Innes.
"Eric Clapton on ukelele...." 
Songs That Sound the Same
Elvis Costello-You Belong To Me and the Stones-Last Time