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NEED TO REPLACE OLD FAITHFUL- WHICH AMP. SHOUD I CHOOSE
Right now my D400 is in the shop, and I am waiting to rear back from them next week. They  said it sounded like output transistors, but said now might be a good time to re-cap too. He was confident that he could get all the parts needed to do the ... 
NEED TO REPLACE OLD FAITHFUL- WHICH AMP. SHOUD I CHOOSE
WOW Thanks for all the great input. I am still waiting to hear from the repair shop on what is actually wrong with my old amp. I know this service tech. and he will want to do a full repair. I know he will not overcharge me. I have had many pieces... 
NEED TO REPLACE OLD FAITHFUL- WHICH AMP. SHOUD I CHOOSE
Thanks guys, I have taken the D400 to a very reputable repair shop,and they are trying to find some caps to do the repair. I would like to get it fixed so I can sell it and purchase a new amp or use it as a trade in. Jason, you are right. Looks li... 
Power Amplifiers
IN 1995 I PURCHASED AN AUDIO RESEARCH D-400 MK 2 THAT WAS A STORE DEMO.I HAVE PLAYED IT ALMOST EVEY DAY SINCE THEN. IT HAS NEVER BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED. I USE IT WITH AN ARC REFRENCE 3 S.E. PRE AMP THAT JUST GOT NEW TUBES. THE AMP IS SWEET AND ... 
Problem with Ref 5SE
Would you care to jump in on this Trackman. You think the plastic top would be cooler. I'm not shure,  Anybody else got a theory? 
Problem with Ref 5SE
Tanks ChipThis is valuable information. I am considering ordering a plastic top for my 5SE to help with the heat. Audio Research says the plastic top actually sounds better. This was one of the upgrades from the 5 to the 5SE . I  still don't know ... 
Problem with Ref 5SE
Thanks for the information. It is good to know that my heat problem may not be as bad as I thought. When I installed the new tube set it ran as hot as it did when it was new four years ago. I'm going to take your advice and order a single 6550 and... 
Problem with Ref 5SE
My pre amp and amp both sit on the top of a cabinet. They get plenty of ventilation. Same thing at my dealer. Both of his demos are on the top of a cabinet and not in a rack. When my pre amp has been on for an hour or so the area directly on top o... 
Problem with Ref 5SE
I purchased a new 5 se four years ago and just recently have had a similar problem. The first thing that happened was the static noise. It came out of both channels. Then I started getting a loud pop out of the speakers, and the amp. would go into... 
CD no more produced?
I HAVE HAD AN ACCOUNT WITH " THE ELUSIVE DISC " IN CHICAGO FOR YEARS.  elusivedisc.com  THEY HAVE A FANTASTIC SELECTION OF C.D'S  AND S.A.C.D.'SXRCD'S AND ALL KINDS OF AUDIOPHILE RECORDINGS ON DISC AND L.P.THE SERVICE IS GREAT IF YOU LIKE JAZZ TRY...