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    Boulder integrated amplifier 866 start up issue (probably network issue)

    Yes~~I luckily got contact with a local dealer to clone the software in his 866 and sent it to me to fix it. It worked. However I found this is a public issue in Boulder's firmware manual. Now I have updated to the latest firmware. However, I could no longer change my personalized input image...
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    Boulder integrated amplifier 866 start up issue (probably network issue)

    Hi there, I am a 866 owner in Shanghai. Yes, which is locked down for almost 45 days. After I updated my 866 to firmware 1.85 (the process was completed) and I began to set the input configs, 866 suddenly put itself into standby mode and the buttons in the front panel didn't work anymore. I...
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    wow, seems that I asked the question to the right person then. Do you have a photo and does your late SS2 also need such treatment to prevent overheat?
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Hi Ack, For 30s and SL version which seems to have heat issue around the powersupply part to make them hard to remain it switched on for a certain longtime, is there any suggestion on placement of the machine or anything else (like open up the up panel; replace the up panel with a customed...
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Thanks Ack, I've returned this unit to the seller coz it sounds strange and the high are way too much and lacks the color than the previous 30s showed to me. And the most important is this machine's powersupply hums when switched on...(I have unplugged everything else both from the machines and...
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Yes, I find in the manual says that you can change the polarity by using the phase button in the front panel. Ack, you mentioned late SS2 version, I currently have a SS2 on hand with serial number 30591, is it the late version? And besides the SS2 label on the box, there are also a label of...
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Hi Ack, I have another question, do you happen to know the polarity of the balance input and output for spectral dmc 30ss? Which do you prefer in connecting cables in your system RCA or XLR?
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Thank you for your help, Ack. I am happy to be part of Spectral family. The 30s (Although old) is a great product.
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    Spectral DMC 30S Surround light, manual and heat issue

    Hi there, just registered to this forum and go through all the Threads. Great to be here. 1) I just noticed that my preamp DMC 30S has a surround light right above the volume control button, does it mean that it could act like a av bypass? And does someone know how to make it work? 2) I...

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