tomcarr
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| What is an acceptable level of transformer hum on a Krell S300i? I also have a Vincent SP-331 amp. It also hums (but not as loudly) under the same conditions as listed above. | |
| What is an acceptable level of transformer hum on a Krell S300i? Possibly you or an electrician might find an appliance wired opposite. Also check all your outlets to verify polarity.Fluorescent lights also can cause hum. | |
| What is an acceptable level of transformer hum on a Krell S300i? In a dedicated listening room, using a dedicated AC line, my S300-i hums when the dishwasher is on, any hair-dryer is on, any timer for outdoor lights are on, or when the dryer is on. The hum is about 60 Hz and regiesters 43 dB from a few feet awa... | |
| Possible Upgrade You are certainly welcome.This hobby isn't known for much common sense, but the best advice I read years ago when you've become unhappy with your system is to:Take a sabbatical. Don't listen to your system for at least a month or more. Listen to b... | |
| How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations? Another + for buying the book Get Better Sound by Jim Smith. Best money you'll ever spend if you follow his advice. | |
| Possible Upgrade If you used to like how it sounded, and you've had it for years (decades?), and you now don't like how it sounds, then it is your hearing that has changed. Before spending money on guesses you would be better off going and listening to as many sys... | |
| Possible Upgrade What about the sound of your current system are hoping to improve upon? | |
| Looking for a warm sweet speaker Another vote for Vandersteen | |
| Best place to get an old solid state amp fixed up? Had the same amp in the 80s. Really loved it. Understand the OPs reluctance to trash it, but, as MrD said, your money could be spent better elsewhere.Tom | |
| Best place to get an old solid state amp fixed up? +1 MrD | |
| Best place to get an old solid state amp fixed up? +1 @ | |
| Leave preamp on all day, off at night Ideally you would have a dedicated room with your good gear for critical listening, and another system in the living room for your wife and kids to listen to background noise.Option B would be as others have said. Add another system in the living ... | |
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| . Can a well constructed plant table provide the same isolation as an audio rack?? Tennis balls, cut in half, can offer a surprising amount of isolation in some instances. Place three or four under the component. Try them "upside down" or "right side up". They have worked for me, but as usual YMMV.Tom | |
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