porziob

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HDTV transmitter/antenna information
Google Weingard & Channel Master. They have plenty of good outdoor antennas. 
Loudspeakers that go LOUD?
I concur with Elizabeth. Your 50W tubers ain`t cuttin it. 
Subwoofer cable???
Try Blue Jeans Cable (Belden 1505F). You can pay a helluva lot more (mega buck cables) & not get any measurable or audible improvement. Why pay more? 
Can I expect to pay full retail for a new system?
Go shopping on a slow day, & bring CASH. Flash an envelope full, & I think you`ll be pleasantly surprised. Even the "snooty" will drop their pants. 
Burn in question
Burn in is an urban legend. 
Do you know anyone who repairs Chiro amps?
Best laugh of the day. 
''Manuf. warranty '' with non-authorized vendor ?
Dealers have been known to lie to make a sale. This will come as a shock to some. In this case, I would heed the mfg. not the dealer. The chances the mfg. will honor the warranty in this case are slim & none, & Slim left town. 
melos sha-1 problems...
Why not give it to a reliable tech. Sounds like you`re in over your head. Changing caps & tubes doesn`t solve every problem. Test equipment & expertise are probably needed. 
Mod a Mcintosh MVP861
To call Mac owners conservative is an understatement. There aren`t many 861s out there compared to other hi end players. All this will gravitate against finding a previous modder. Any mod will seriously affect resale value if that`s a consideratio... 
tube question
The dampers help deal with microphonics,& the coolers help extend tube life. Effectiveness depends on the tubes & equipment. Only you can determine their worth. 
Dilemma of Warped LPs - is seller liable?
As long as your $ wasn`t warped, persue a refund. 
Reference 3A Decapo "i" sounds shrilly
I`d change the spkrs. YMMV. 
Matching digital input impedance of dac with cable
You need 75 ohms. There`s a reason there`s a standard. 
Can a component after complete breaking reverse ?
Break in is an urban legend. 
Are the Klipschorns mainly for Classical music ??
They`re dinosaurs. I question their suitability for any kind of music.