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| Leaving my amplifier on ok? Thanks to jasonbourne71, and erik_squires for some clarification. | |
| Leaving my amplifier on ok? Use "search discussions" above, where topic has been discussed, at length. For solid state amps: best to leave "on", all the time, if you listen frequently. This reduces "thermal cycling" of the circuit board. | |
| Is simpler better? Simplicity - HAA! When computers were combined with audio, all simplicity went out the window. Just put the disk in the drawer, press close, and hit play. - no simpler than that. | |
| I am interested to update my 15 year old system ! @markny2011 The reason that I recommend you take your ML amp to a tech, was that it may be good to have those capacitors checked. Would also help on resale if you decided to go that route. | |
| I am interested to update my 15 year old system ! Levinson 383 integrated amp, into Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home floorstanding speakers Speaker cables were Transparent Music Wave Super Are you still satisfied with this combo? If yes, then, I would get the Levinson checked by a tech. Get a ... | |
| When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi??? @2psyop +1 | |
| When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi??? Good question. I am sure, you will receive various opinions. I think Klipsch is a well regarded Hi-Fi brand. I think, the term "Hi-Fi" is often misused. "Hi-Fi" being marginalized into "Mid-Fi" is just snob BS. | |
| Border Patrol Se-i vs Audio Mirror Troubadour MK III that golden vocal hue @mdrone It would be best if you would audition both, to find out. | |
| Poll: Most impactful component Generally speaking I think it`s the preamp, and/or a DAC. | |
| Poll: Most impactful component which component has the most potential to improve a stereo system? I think it depends on system deficiencies. I have B&W 804`s teamed up with an Acurus A-150 power amp. (a BIG no-no!). In order to rectify the harshness in the upper frequ... | |
| Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps Check out his main system page: Audio Research Reference 6SE Preamp | |
| Cleaning audio components with 90% isopropyl alcohol Acetone. Stay away, like the plague. No plastic parts, no epoxy, no finish, just for starters Also, removes paint, dies, and decals. Someone mentioned CRC. Great suggestion. Get the plastic-friendly type of contact cleaner, in the red and ... | |
| Used DACs for sale - help me choose Go for the Denafrips Aries II new or used. | |
| Audible Hum From Integrated Amp No expert here. First, try switching the tubes. If this does not work, try replacing them. Then, if the hum remains, call the manufacturer. | |
| Want Multi-Disc CD Player Recommendations I was probably thinking I was going to have to go used anyway. There was a frequent member here, years ago, who could afford higher end components. She frequented the resale shops and bought her changers from them. I think she would buy higher... |