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    Problem with Esoteric K1x with G1 clock

    I’m having a problem when playing SACD’s on the K1x with P1 power supply, connected to the G1 clock. It just started recently, usually once per disc the screen will flash CLOCK!, the sound will stop for a second and then resume. I’ve unplugged the unit overnight but still happening. The problem...
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    FS: Audio Research GS150 with new power tube set

    I’m the original owner bought from my local dealer in Atlanta. Absolute mint condition in original boxes with all accessories and documentation. Includes a new set of power tubes still sealed in the original shipping carton. Free Fedex shipping within Continental USA. $8500 If interested...
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    Conrad Johnson ET-5 for Sale

    I've never tried selling on here, before going the "other" route I'd thought I'd give it a try. I have a MINT CJ ET-5 for sale it's 2 and 1/2 years old and I'm the original owner. It's in my second system so it hasn't seen much use. There are only approxiately 300 hours on it and I replaced the...
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    ARC Ref 5SE Pop sound when Mute is pressed

    When I press the Mute button and with the volume up and nothing playing, I hear a soft pop in the left channel. It just started making this sound, does this sound like a tube issue? I only have 680 hours on the tubes. If it's a tube any idea which tube? Thanks
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    Modifying a Teac X2000M for direct head output

    I want to add direct head output bypassing the internal amp. Looking at the inside I see a ribbon cable that comes off the the head selector switch. I assume that is the cable that is feed into the internal amp. Can someone confirm that is the correct cable? The cable is comprised of three...
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    Opinions on Flux Magnetics quarter track heads

    I'm sending my Otari head stock to JF Magnetics to have a half track Flux Magnetics playback head installed and I'm on the frence if I should also replace the quarter track head. I'm waiting on a Tube Repro preamp and have about 60 7 1/2 prerecorded tapes that I've been buying mostly Jazz and...
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    Can a phono stage with switchable RIAA and IEC eq be used as a tape preamp?

    I have a phono stage that has switchable eq and variable output from 40 to 68. Could this be used as a tape preamp? Thanks
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    Berkeley Design Alpha 2 DAC why doesn't it work with MacBook Air

    I have tried for four days straight to get through to them and can't reach anyone. I can not get the DAC to recognize an HDCD bit stream using a MacBook Air. Anyone have an answer?

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