johnlnyc
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| Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open. OK--could use some advice. I am currently using a Krell KST-100. (solid state) Amplifier since around 1992. I think age is setting in--getting first signs via noise/static like through speakers. I have isolated the Krell.What can I expect to pay f... | |
| Interesting (or not) dilemma Thanks--you guys have made me think about this with better perspective. I gotta do something about the room.The funny thing about the "issue" is the problem only occurs on certain recordings and specific pieces of music on those recordings.For eg-... | |
| Interesting (or not) dilemma Ahhhh--easier said than done! You guys are on target though. I moved out from the back wall by a foot and overall sound improves.I am stuck --untilI can have a dedicated listening room.I still wonder if adding a small sub would smooth things out. ... | |
| Adding storage to digital player ThanksI was leaning toward the SSD. Your advice sounds solid. Storage issue is interesting and important. I will look around the site.Right now hi Rez downloads are stored on the MAC I also convert any mp3 to aiff.Also much of the music is stored ... | |
| Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy) I did exchange e-mails with Mr Madnick. He suggested some actions (manipulating the volume control etc) while the problem was occurring. All to no avail. He was unable to think of any possible cause or solution. Audio Advisor was also unable "thin... | |
| conrad johnson preamps Likely a combination of things. I used a pv10 A for a decade or more. Great little pre amp.Recently upgraded to a Classic II.Poster below hit it on the head. The classic's high gain output has necessitated ordering an attenuator. Recommended by CJ... | |
| Refurbish vs New Amplifier? Some good info here. An interesting discussion.I have concluded that given the Krell has been in my system since I bought it new (way back when) the Krell factory guy was offering good advice.If it ain't broke......If I were buying this amp today ... | |
| Refurbish vs New Amplifier? This is interesting. I tend to agree with the Krell advice. Re: older equipment that is working well probably is best left alone. I just had a water pump fail on an old Ford.had it replaced with new factory pump which proceded to fail. Second new ... | |
| Refurbish vs New Amplifier? Just got off the phone with Krell tech support.Great advice....."if it ain't broke. Don't fix it!"They do refurbish repair all Krell units at the factory. He said they would be glad to "look" at it but unless there's a problem with the amp it is p... | |
| Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy) I knew this was a great forum!I just spoke with Audio Advisor and sent an e-mail off to Peter Madnick He replied almost immediately and noted someone seeing my post here had forwarded it to him (he didn't have e-mail for me).Anyway--Thanks to whoe... | |
| Refurbish vs New Amplifier? Well yeah! I was just looking for some input here. My question is a bit more involved than just a cost estimate. (I could have been a bit more clear though). | |
| Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore? I looked into a new C-J preamp when recently upgrading my system For years I have been using and enjoying a C-J PV-10-A (once their entry level pre) into a Krell KST100.The C-J has been very nice (a steal at the then price of $1K). Given the rapid... | |
| Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy) Received a new DDP-1 from AA. I have a replacement PS-5 so two "new" replacements now.Also have original Audio Alchemy PPA-1 phone pre-amp.Plugged into the Dectet after several hours of great sound from records only the awful horn like sound retur... | |
| Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy) Here's the latest.(I did follow advice and plugged the PS-5 power supply directly into the wall)After several hours of trouble free operation "it" happened again. Loud horn like noise. I "played with" the volume control on the DDP-1 and this time ... | |
| Bizarre issue (Audio Alchemy) hgeifmansee above.I used the Dectet successfully with old system-- Linn Axis--Classe CDP10-into Conrad Johnson PV10 to the Krell no problems.(only the Krell into the High Current input). No problems.So far with PS-5 powering the AA units plugged i... |