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I learned the hard way

I thought, (secretly hoped) some of you have had some hard luck stories to tell from your audio adventures that may have provided some benefit from sharing here so others may benefit..

I waited years until recently to try some Lyra SPT stylus treatment. The other weekend I opened the little top on the little bottle and turned it to an angle for application to it's little brush. The bottles' contents began spilling on my countertop. WTF! I then noticed/realized that there are two tops. The lower top came off when I unscrewed the smaller upper top. I just watched as $30 drained on to my countertop. I then made sure the lower top was extremely tight going forward. 

The good thing is, half a bottle will still last years.


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williewonka
3,075 posts
 
@jetter - would that be - after the amp has oscilated to destruction? :-)

Actually, I had not heard of zobel networks until your repsonse (thanks)
- I purchased a NAIM and the dealer warned me of the issue
- so I bought cables that worked with the amp.

I think the issue is, manufacturers should warn about the possibility
- then the customer could take the appropriate action to prevent it - whatever solution they choose.
- perhaps the manufacturer should include a Zobel network in the box?

Thanks for the info - sharing benefits everyone.
williewonka
3,075 posts
 
RE: oscilation...
I don't want to hijack this thread - topic is continued here...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/would-you-change-your-amp-selection-knowing

Cheers
2channel8
758 posts
 
Did this thread get mixed up with the "Would you change your amp selection knowing...?"  one???

I actually let my wife influence me into replacing a really lovely pair of Boston Acoustics T-830s with a Bose Acoustimass set-up because it fit into her design plans better. I still can't believe it!
tomfoolery
14 posts
 
It took me years to stop chasing Audio Perfection as portrayed by some Audio magazines and  some High end Audio stores and build a system more for the enjoyment of music! Throwing a lot of money at your perceived system short comings can lead you into a series of sideway steps.
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