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Paradigm...
How do the versions relate to year of production?What changes were made with the version changes?Thanks 
DVD outputs, best picture
I looked at both the tv and dvd player.On the tv they are labeled Y, Pb and Pr.On the dvd they are labeled Y, Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr.Does it make a difference ragearding how the dvd are labeled with ragards to the Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr? Do I have to select som... 
DVD outputs, best picture
Thanks for the input.I think there may be another issue though. I have to check this evening. The references I have seen indicate that component video is three cables. I seem to recall from looking at the back of the TV and the back of the DVD pla... 
What amplifier for Magneplanar MG3 for less than ?
You want to use an amp with lots of current. 
The strangest looking gear you've ever seen??
Anything with those dimly burning light bulbs on the inside and in some cases on the outside. I just can't figure out what the bulbs are for. They don't burn bright enough to be useful for reading and the unusual locations sometimes requires uncom... 
Madrigal Mark Levinson out of business.
There are some interesting and amusing comments here.Several of you are critical of Harman for moving their repair facility. Some of the criticism is based on comments from a newspaper story. The article appears to indicate that workers were layed... 
Wanna know how noisy your AC is ?
Sean, when everything makes it's rounds and things have settled I would like to give it a try. I work in Rosemont, so we can probably arrange an exchange.Thanks, Doug 
What does Current mean in a power amp???
Current is the rate at which charge passes a given point in a wire. If you were somehow able to count the charges as they went by in a wire carrying 1 ampere (1 A) of current, you would discover that every second an entire Coulomb of charge passes... 
Leveling spikes for speakers
Gthrush1If I've got this right, your solution is as follows:Get a piece of threaded rod with the correct diameter and thread for the for component you want to spike. Also, get some nuts and washers. Cut the threaded rod into lengths long enough to... 
Leveling spikes for speakers
Remove the spikes. Get nuts with the same thread as the spikes. Thread the nuts onto the spikes and run them snug tight against the spike. Reinstall the spikes back into the base of the speakers running the newly added nut/spike combo tight to the... 
What is the most difficult component to upgrade
The front end.For analog upgrades it is difficult to find dealers with the capability or desire to properly demonstrate different combinations.Digital technology changes with such speed that this source has almost truly become "the flavor of the m... 
Best amps for new B&W Nautilus 800's
A friend who operates a retail audio store recently traveled to England for a tour of the B&W facility. During listening sessions he observed that Mark Levinson amps and preamps were in use. 
Help . Mark Levinson 38s and 380
Buy the 38S and send it for upgrade to 380S. You will not be disappointed with this move. I upgraded my 38 to 380S. 
Guitar Alphabet. Please fill out unused letters...
T Townshend, Pete 
where does one buy leadshots for loading spkrs?
As a alternative to lead shot, use steel shot. Lead shot was banned by the Federal Governemnt for duck hunting several years ago. Steel shot has been used since then. It will also be available at the local gun store.