allenf1963

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Volume Problem Trouble Shooting Ideas?
@bigkidz -- Thank you for the input.  I'm in Central North Carolina, but if I'm ever up your way I will certainly give a holler!  I'm not familiar with the difference between 845 tubes and 45 tubes...I will research that online.  I do know that th... 
Volume Problem Trouble Shooting Ideas?
@imhififan -- I should have been more clear with my statement, "Before hooking the Amp and Preamp up in this current listening area, they worked perfectly and did not have this issue."   What I meant by that statement was when I auditioned the A... 
Volume Problem Trouble Shooting Ideas?
@glennewdick -- Thank you!  I feel like an idiot now 😆.   After reading your post, I quickly researched and found, indeed, the Dennis Had 45 is rated at 2 watts, with many users thinking it's 1.5 watts.  EVERY owner said the same thing -- you must... 
What to expect if I import an amp and preamp from a Japan seller via US eBay
@rsf507 -- No sarcasm intended at all, but please enlighten me why "No ebay Ads" is your qualifier?  Do I buy stuff off ebay?  No.  Do I know others that buy a ton of stuff off ebay?  Yes.  Would I buy an Accuphase from ANYWHERE?  No, I think it i... 
What to expect if I import an amp and preamp from a Japan seller via US eBay
@echolane -- I can understand where you are coming from, and if it is an Accuphase Amp, I find it freaking ridiculous that a person can buy a brand new, in the box, unopened Accuphase E4000 Integrated Amp in Japan for $6,190...but buy it here in t... 
help me identify this amplifier
@jcbwgatos -- Every pair I've ever seen has a Gothic Script letter "K" label on the front left of the amp.  Is that missing from yours, I didn't see it in the picture.  If yours does not have it, I would suggest looking online to see if replacemen... 
help me identify this amplifier
Agree with @muljo. A pair currently listed: Dr Klimo Kent Vintage Tube Power Amplifiers Condition: UsedUsed Price: US $2,699.00   Only pair I've seen in the U.S. for sale.  Several are listed in Italy and Germany.  I've read great reviews o... 
Can a tube amp be damaged by a speaker switch?
The knowledge and expertise shown by the members of this Forum never ceases to amaze me!  I have no doubt that if added up, the years of experience in this group of Audiogon Members, as a collective, would total in the thousands.   Sure, at time... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
And the 2023 "Golden Boot Up The Arse" trophy for trolling goes to (drum roll and earth-shattering silence) -- @kenjit...er, I mean @lion!  What an amazing come from behind victory with so many contenders this year, but @lion wins hands (and liste... 
Audio Research Financial Troubles
Fellow members, with the apparent glut of used ARC gear for sale, what would you consider to be the best Tube Phono Preamp "bargain" available?  I recently acquired an ARC SP-17 preamp and McIntosh MC-225, and I've been told the phono preamp in th... 
Audio Research Financial Troubles
@tunehead -- Sorry to appear dumb, but what is CAM?  
WHY CABLES MATTER!
Lunatic fringe I know you're out there You're in hiding And you hold your meetings I can hear you coming And we know what you're after We're wise to you this time (We're wise to you this time) We won't let you kill the laughter Lunatic fr... 
? about Smoking Power Amp
@larryi and his eyes beat me to the post.  That resistor below the Diode labeled "R762" and above the Diode labeled "D753" got toasted....and not in a good "hitting the bong" way!   I understand the sentimental value of gear.  I inherited "Klips... 
What is the quality and performance level of Fluance turntables??
I bought a Fluance RT-85 Turntable around 2018 or 2019 after reading good reviews online and watching a Steve Guttenberg video. I was putting together a budget system for a 4th listening room in my house, I didn’t want to put a huge dent in my wal... 
technics sp 15
I hope I'm not the only person confused by this post.  I'm not familiar with this turntable -- is the OP saying the only cord attached to the base of the plinth is the power cord?  No Ground Wire or Two RCA Jacks coming out of the turntable guts? ...