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    How to use a Audio Research 230v preaamp in the US

    Your response gave me some hope until I received this from Audio Research "The power specifications for the MP1 listed online are incorrect. The MP1 is designed to work with120V and 220-240 volt AC power lines. If you power is routinely above 250 volts this will most likely cause premature...
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    How to use a Audio Research 230v preaamp in the US

    The preamp is an Audio Research MP1. A discontinued multichannel preamp. This particular model is discontinued but this particular unit was sold new in 2012.
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    How to use a Audio Research 230v preaamp in the US

    Yes, I thought so also but Audio Research believes otherwise. "As stated our Service Policies on our web site—we do not perform voltage conversions on our products. If you wish, you could use the unit with a step up transformer." Best Regards, Kalvin Dahl Customer Support Manager
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    How to use a Audio Research 230v preaamp in the US

    i have the opportunity to by a rare Audio Research preamp. The problem is it is a european model setup at 230v input. Anyone know who does Audio Research voltage changes as the factory has a policy not to not do them. i have a 220v Ac line available but it consistently measures around 252v...
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    Oppo BDP-103 & BDP-105 Universal Blu-ray Players :: Reviews & Opinions.

    First thing I can think of is you must have the OPPO set for 720P and above or you will get reduced channel bandwidth
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    Crown RTR service/parts/John Haines

    Just saw your request. John did some work on my Crown machine maybe 3 years ago, Updated some electronics and replaced all the old caps. John W. Haines 2608 Martin Manor Drive Goshen Ind 46526-5425 Phone (574) 534-9122 j202e618@maplenet.net Please let me know if you are able to...
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    Review of Genesis 5.3 Loudspeakers

    Gary Bring the Dragons to RMAF. Set up a pair of Genesis 5.3s in the same room and use only the Genesis 5.3s. No one will believe what they are hearing.
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    Review of Genesis 5.3 Loudspeakers

    Gary The reviewer failed to list the built in 500 watt servo-controlled bass amplifier in the technical spec listing on the web page and he misquoted in his presentation the output as 400 watts. Stew
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    The Hong Kong High End Audio Visual Show 2013

    I wonder who ripped that for you ?
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    A New Genesis in progress

    Listen carefully. Can you hear that Gary ? That's the sound of me panting with lust for a speaker like that
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    2xDSD Playback through PC server to PCM DAC

    Here is a prime example on a Blue Note SACD The Norah Jones, Come Away With Me album http://www.stereophile.com/thefifthelement/1104fifth
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    2xDSD Playback through PC server to PCM DAC

    This may be where HD Tracks is getting some of their "HiRez" PCM files
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    Requesting Suggestions From Members Re New Dedicated Fora

    +1
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    Mytek 192-DSD DAC or Eximus DP1?

    I am interested in the method you used to obtain the ISO images from your SACDs. Will you please share the method, the equipment needed, the steps necessary and any other details. I am sure there are others here who will also be appreciative of the information Thanks in advance
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    Genesis 1.1 VS Wilson X2 Alexandria

    Gary Are the base columns hidden behind the wings ?
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