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  1. bryblob

    Asking for Amplifier troubleshooting help. Proton AA-2120

    Hey guys, it's been a while since I've logged on here. I pulled out an amplifier that has been sitting for a while to see if I could get it going again. Here's the story: I bought a Proton AA-2120 dual mono amplifier a few years back that worked fine but had dim lights for the VU meters. I...
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    KEXP goodness

    I've been listening to stuff they have posted on youtube for the past year. They have a lot of different bands in their studio and haven't found anything I haven't liked. The audio quality is great too. I thought I would post this if anyone wants some new music, just search kexp on youtube.
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    JBL Studio 530 seller value?

    I had to try these out from all the hype that was going on. Harman had these on sale for half off then went back to full price, then half off again. I bought these for $300 when the last sale was going on. I have some Sonus Faber Minuetto's that I wanted to A/B these against, I initially...
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    Magnepan MG-1?

    yay, nay?https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/wayzata-magnepan-mg1/7072755110.html
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    Help with box dimensions

    I'm hoping to build a boombox with 2 full range drivers, I'm thinking of 2 of these in series for 8 ohms https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-rs100-4-4-reference-full-range-driver-4-ohm--295-378 My math is elementary, I am wondering what the length, width and height options I have. Any...
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    Bi-amping question

    I have a proton AA-2120, 120 w/ch that I want to run the lows on and a magnavox 8802 tube amp for the highs. I have a set of Sonus Faber Minuetto's that I want to try this with. I'm under the assumption that the proper way to do this is to filter the signal before amplification so that the...
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    Proton AA-2120 LED replacement troubles

    I have been trying to solder new LED's and ran into a problem with the traces. Before I attempted anything I saw that some of the solder joints looked iffy. The meters worked fine but were dim and I wanted to change them to green. Some joints didnt want to take the solder and I ended up with...
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    Infinity Kappa 7 value

    My brother in law has a pair of Infinity Kappa 7's that were given to him from a friend. One of the emit tweeters was blown, so I put in a spare tweeter I had laying around. He knows they are good speakers, but he isn't into audio much and they really don't get used. I was thinking of making him...
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    This live version sounds better than the album version

    There is a lot of kool stuff on KEXP, I thought this one sounds great, mogwai has some really good music.
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    detailed amplfier restoration video

    I'm impressed.
  11. bryblob

    EPI M602 speakers...

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/EPI-M602-Rare-Speakers/293207088062?hash=item4444811bbe:g:yFsAAOSwp~pdaTsh I've never seen these EPI speakers. I'm not interested in buying them, just seeing if anyone has them/heard of them.
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    Not sure where this ground wire goes to..

    I opened this Proton AA-2120 amp because I am replacing the bulbs for the VU display. I found this black wire just hanging there. It coming from the circuit board and seems like it should be go to the chassis, but I cant find a place that it shoyld have been connected to.
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    Great video for anyone wanting to learn

    I just watched this, It answered a lot of questions for me.
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    hmm.. $200 Dayton MK442T speakers

    Amazon has these for $200 and free shipping for prime members. I think I might try these, some good reviews on them. Anyone tried them?
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    Interesting Fulton prototype speakers MN craigslist

    I'm not interested in buying them but thought I would post this because they seem interesting. I know they made some good stuff but never heard any of his speakers myself. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/minneapolis-vintage-fulton-110n/6966848231.html
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    Question about the function of passive radiators

    I was thinking how a speaker would function differently if you took, say, a klipsch forte and took out the passive radiator and it was just a sealed design. I know they are used to tune the low frequencies, but is it meant to extend the low end? Would you have to have a bigger cabinet if you...
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    Smooth transaction with Rex Runner

    I had any easy, no frills transaction with Rex Runner. Packaging was great, and got some parts in the mix to start the restoration!
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    Topping DAC better than Schiit Modi?

    I have a Schiit Modi Uber 2 that I have had no problems, sounds good to me.The only dac I've used in the past would be a Fiio d3 and internal dacs in cd players like a Nakamichi MB-3 and a denon dvd-1000. I've been looking at the Topping D10,30 and 50. I was wondering if anyone has listened to...
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    Free DLK 1 1/2 in Minneapolis, MN

    https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/minneapolis-free-dlk-speakers-blown/6885821103.html I don't need these, but just throwing it out there if someone is interested. Not mine
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    Low output from Integrated amp, tube pre

    I haven't listened to my system in a while and went to play some music today. using tidal to a schit modi uber to a shengya A-80CS, this is a hybrid integrated amp with a tube preamp. Everything sounds good, but I have to turn up the volume to 2:00 to get decent volume. Would this be a sign of a...
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    Interesting JVC speakers on CL

    I came across these on craigslist, not sure what to think. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ele/d/minneapolis-speakers-jvc-sx-a5/6855166771.html
  22. bryblob

    Great transaction with Bostown

    I recently bought a pair of Sonus Faber Minuetto's from Bostown. Great communication and packing like I've never seen before, honestly a work of art. Don't ever hesitate to buy from this man, or I'll find you.
  23. bryblob

    are these mirage speakers?

    not looking to buy them, but if they are mirage speakers it could be a good deal for someone in the market. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/app/d/north-branch-pair-of-speakers/6791987481.html
  24. bryblob

    NHT Superones w/sub, deal or no deal?

    https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/d/bethel-nht-superones-sub-center-channel/6788320057.html I've been looking for some magnepans but these showed up and got me scratching my head, any thoughts?
  25. bryblob

    Magnepan MG12, thoughts on used price.

    I've been looking at these: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/d/minneapolis-magnepan-mg-12s-in-great/6755454224.html Woul you say this is a decent deal? I'm not sure what they go for new, but since MMG's are $600, I assume they are $800-1000?
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