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Clearaudio universal tonearm re-wire.
VAS, Steve Leong and his son Ray are terrific people, and do excellent work. I'm lucky enough to live 35 minutes from their shop. They re-wired my tonearm with his favorite wire which is sturdier than the litz wire it came with. No way to know f... 
Looking to buy a ADS L710 Woofer Replacement
two woofers/speaker, you will need a single matching driver OR, replace all 4 woofers Patience, keep an eye out on hifishark till one shows up https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=ads+l710 or/meanwhile, investigate the speaker's specs and what 4... 
Amplifier and Speaker A/B switcher
to compare speakers from one amp, or switch which speakers are playing: I used an older version of this Niles unit, individual volume control for each set of speakers https://www.crutchfield.com/p_190SSVC4/Niles-SSVC-4.html     smaller 2 s... 
Can anyone explain what a power tube does inside an amplifier, eg kt88.
An attempt at Simplification. Perhaps someone else can add clarification while still keeping it simple. .................................................................. tubes are sometimes called ’valves’. think of it like a garden hose. open... 
Amplifier and Speaker A/B switcher
I used to demo 3 amps: Fisher 30 wpc Tube Mono Blocks 80az; Fisher 35 wpc 500C stereo tube receiver; McIntosh 250 wpc SS MC 2250 stereo amp. Start with some hooks behind each speaker at 'reachable height' Cable from each speaker with female bana... 
Tracks to test tweeter performance
Measured results an inexpensive SPL Meter and Specific Test Frequencies, with tripod screw. on tripod, listening position, seated ear height https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Pressure-30-130dBA-Warranty/dp/B00ECCZWWI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2R9CALKR8... 
Tracks to test tweeter performance
1st, use CD's, something might be 'less than perfect' about your cartridge's many  alignments. Then, compare your LP version to your CD version, gives you confidence, or helps you know re-adjustment(s) are needed.   Eurythmics, Sweet Dreams Blu... 
How do I put new banana connector on with other wires showing up after cutting ?
what wire is that? looks like an interconnect cable, not a speaker wire what are you trying to do? ....................................... I use these banana connectors for speaker wires, the 2 set screws give great hold, and the pin inside the... 
Replacing dead woofer on ProAc Tablette Sig 50 (NYC area)?
one idea not mentioned is Millersound who repairs drivers, in PA http://www.millersound.net/contact-bill-legall-millersound.html ProAc not listed, but SEAS is. your driver is unique face frame and rear basket (you have) unique bullet (you hav... 
Costliest Brainfart
barts I hope your mate is peace loving.  
Replace Dynaudio woofers?
OK 1. you have seen/shown us, the crossover has a blown/burnt part. It must be replaced. You can get the crossover board out, that’s how it got in, then get new part from parts express, then ____ who removes/replaces the part. Do you know anyone ... 
Yamaha M80 Amp
Any store selling audio equipment in driving range.? They either have their own 'guy', or someone nearby to handle problems that occur.  
Costliest Brainfart
I'm 75, had a few real tragedies in my life There are 2 things I try to remember 1. It's Just Stuff (as several have said) 2. This should be the biggest problem in my life.  
SPL Surprise!
Published Sensitivity Ratings, meant to be comparable model to model, are taken 1 meter away from face of speaker. Formula: 1 watt of signal input/_____ db? sound output measured 1 meter away. If curious you might adjust for 84/108 as you had it... 
technics sp 15
Did it come in a technics base? dust cover? hole for tonearm? separate removable board in the tonearm hole? various round tonearm mounting boards fit the hole, because various tonearms require cutouts of specific shapes. ........................