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Best Acoustic Guitar Players Of All Time?
ok, i won't totally condemn the thread as there are some really good posts with useful information (I had never even heard of Michael Hedges, but thanks to this post, I did enjoy some of his works on Youtube and agree that he is a fine artist.) Wi... 
Nutcracker ballet on blu-ray any recommendations?
I watched all the ballets on ovation tv and agree with Rok2id about the Bolshoi and ROHCG being the 2 best. All of the performances were enjoyable. The only thing I can criticize is the orchestra accompanying the Mariinsy. I thought the tempo was ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them - sal hurok 
Music that everyone else loves but you just don't
I like all classical and Flamenco tunes played on nylon string guitar except those from Esteban, Charo, and Roy Clark. 
Amp blowing fuses
In addition to all of your helpful posts, I would like to especially thank Frank (Metro04) who spent a lot of time with me in detail checks and troubleshooting. Without that help, I think I would still be down as there are no service outlets avail... 
Amp blowing fuses
Thanks to all of you who posted help and suggestions. I may have found the culprit, a diode in the rectifier circuit reads shorted. I had to order a few of them online from radio shack. We'll see in a few days if that fixes it... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
My Left amp is blowing fuses... I remain saddened but it is fun browsing over all the members' posts of gorgeous music! We are fortunate that the best music never really goes out of style! 
Amp blowing fuses
Yes, I can take some pics of the . I'll go ahead with that...thanks I appreciate the help. I might be able to get a schematic. I'll try retrevo or other forums. I sure appreciate the help! 
Amp blowing fuses
No, I guess I could short across the capacitor leads with a screwdriver but have no idea how to measure a bridge rectifier or discrete diodes. Does this require unsoldering? 
Amp blowing fuses
I have a multimeter and a soldering iron but am a bit intimidated by a tube power amp... 
Amp blowing fuses
Hi, I pulled the rectifier tube out, inserted a 3A SB fuse, turned on power and the fuse did blow. How certain are you about the problem being a shorted power transformer? There is no visual indication (top or underside) of damage. 
Amp blowing fuses
Thanks for all your help and suggestions. I will try the preamp cable swap and try powering up without the rectifier tube before looking for a repair shop... 
Chicks With Guitars
Ana Vidovic 
Who R U?
I'm Ray and I don't understand why people want to give their age. You are only letting yourselves be typecast. I want to be known for the substance of my contributions, not that I'm too young (haven't really experienced much, therefore don't give ... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
I'll take Dave Laibman in his prime.