porziob

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Need Help with a Sony scd-1
Why not ask the co. that did the upgrade, or am I missing something? 
House AC Line Variance
W/ most utilities, +/- 10% is the std. Over or under, they must fix the problem. You`re w/in their tolerance. They won`t much care about the effect on your bias. 
Amp problem - Sounds drops out of one channel
I`d clean the volume control by spraying w/ tuner cleaner or DeOxit. If that fails try Analogique on W20 St. They`re authorized repair for Mac, Adcom, et. al. 
1A fuse instead of 1/2A fuse: any problem?
Do so @ your own peril. Not a good idea to up fuse raings in electronics. 
Krell KAV400xi - source button issue
This is why mfgs. put warranties on their products. 
Vinyl Outselling CD
Nexy weeks news will be about the Edison Cylinder outselling CDs. Didn`t your mother tell you not to believe everything you read? 
Chesky Records & poor sevice,
Everybody who orders direct from Chesky complains about the endless wait as well as their failure to answer E mails. Call them @ (800)331-1437. Good Luck. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
A modded Yugo. 
pathos endorphine??
You`ll want to wait for the Mk3. It takes them a while to get it right. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
Avery Fisher 
Parasound volume level question
Most if not all mfgs. recommend running the level controls on pwr. amps wide open for lowest distortion. However pre amps with too much gain don`t allow a wide range of volume control settings. In this case adjusting the input level on the pwr. am... 
Do audiophiles have a high divorce rate?
I make them sign a pre nup so replacing the wife doesn`t exceed gear replacement. Been to the altar 3x, & a 4th might be in my future. 
Tuner doesn't get any signal anymore
Sounds like time for service & alignment (not a DIYer). 
looking for an inexpensive dvd player
Try the Oppo DV 970 or 971. About $150. 
Belden wire from Blue Jeans Cable?
It doesn`t have any sonic characteristics. Good cables shouldn`t color the sound. To hear some, audio might be akin to cooking with the cables as the seasoning. Utter nonsense.