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Transformers humimg........again
And what are the next steps if the following checks are not in spec? Just a few things your electrician friend should check. Have him check the mains voltage at the main service electrical panel. Make sure the voltage is the normal voltage for y... 
Transformers humimg........again
Did the original poster’s issue ever get solved? I’ve been fighting humming preamp transformers since I’ve moved into my current house and have posted here and other places. I’ve had 3 separate preamps and all hummed. I’ve tried a lot of things at... 
Noise from Xfinity cable box
Every XG1-P I tried had a noisy fan.  I kept calling Comcast checking for a XG1-A and had them hold it for me so I could pick it up. 
Noise from Xfinity cable box
I went through the X1 fan noise issue about a year ago. There are two manufacturers/ models of the X1. You want the quiet one:Arris XG1-A (blue power light) 
looking for PS Audio Power Plant Premier to demo / purchase in Seattle area
Thanks everyone so far. I plan on trying the CMX-2 in front of a PS Audio Power Plant Premier.  
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
So, you decide already? 
looking for PS Audio Power Plant Premier to demo / purchase in Seattle area
Not sure if the Evo 3 is the only product.  I am going to try one of these: Emotiva CMX-2 Precision AC Line Restoration and Common Mode Filter System  
looking for PS Audio Power Plant Premier to demo / purchase in Seattle area
I only saw one used P300 Power Plant for sale (not sure if that could be loaned out) or the current Power Plants at new retail price. 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Get those 148s. Watching great AV through themnow plus plan on spinning some Bowie later. Is amazing how they can compress a room  
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Good price on the 148s.  Wonder how much shipping would be?  Black would not be my first choice... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Where are you seeing 148s for $2250 plus shipping? 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Most of those ProAc Studio brightness threads are the 140s, which have a different tweeter. The 148s have the same tweeter as the response line.  
Power cord replacement suggestions
I like the following in my system: Porterhouse Audio 20 amp Porter Port (dedicated 20 amp line) Wiremold power strip L10320 (have 2, especially before they doubled in price) Volex power cables 17504 10 B1 (unshielded and great basic cables at $7.5... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
I would let you listen to my system if you ever made it to the Seattle area. Did you check out my system page? My 148s are about 12" away from the front wall, wish I could go farther out but it does not work for my room layout.  
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
ProAcs are distributed through Sound Organization in Texas (Rega distributor also). My Seattle dealer sells ProAc (only the response line), Rega, Naim, PMC and others plus has a great used section. Maybe call Sound Organization and see what can be...