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Theoretical, factual, and DIY topics in home audio.
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Speakers 7/07 (part 5 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part5 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 12.0 Speakers: 12.1 What should I listen to when evaluating speakers? The most important thing is to listen to recordings that you *know*. Any good salesman will play you recordings that highlight that particular speaker. Do not be embarrassed... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Rooms 7/07 (part 6 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part6 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 13.0 Listening Rooms and Houses 13.1 How should I place speakers in my room? What size room is best? You are after two important, distinct goals: flat frequency response and good three-dimensional image. At your disposal is the room size, the room shape, speaker height, speaker... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Wire 7/07 (part 8 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part8 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 15.0 Wire More than any other topic, speaker cables and equipment interconnects seem to use up rec.audio.* bandwidth echoing the same theoretical arguments, testimonials, and opinions. Controversy can be stimulating, educational, and also amusing.... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Mail Order 7/07 (part 10 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part10 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 17.0 Mail Order Mail order is appealing. The general hope is that by using mail order, you avoid pushy sales people, you pay fixed, discounted prices, and you have written catalog descriptions to help you select your purchase. In practice, most mail order today is... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Misc 7/07 (part 13 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part13 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 20.0 Miscellaneous 20.1 What do I need to know about warranties? Warranties have a few basic components. The first is the term of the warranty. The second is what is covered. The third is who supports the warranty. The fourth is what restrictions.... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Intro 7/07 (part 1 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part1 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.17 1.0 Contents: Part 1 Intro 1.0 Contents 2.0 Organization 3.0 Purpose 4.0 Omissions 5.0 Credits 6.0 Errors and Corrections 7.0 Disclaimer 8.0 Copyright Notice Part 2 Systems 9.0 High Fidelity Systems Part 3 Sources... more »
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FAQ: rec.audio.* Systems 7/07 (part 2 of 13)
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Archive-name: AudioFAQ/part2 Last-modified: 2007/07/12 Version: 2.16 9.0 High Fidelity Systems People frequently use the term "Stereo" to refer to a sound reproduction system. To be more accurate, we will use the term High Fidelity System to refer to a pile of equipment including at least one source, at least one amplifier, and at least one... more »
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Req - info on Bill Fitzmaurice's speaker designs
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When I occasionally feel the need to build a set of pro speakers, it is usually because I want a light, compact, high power, high efficiency system for the cost of a box-on-a-stick. I couldn't justify the design time commitment, and most designs I've found on the www are either innovative but misguided, or simple reflex boxes, and don't help me... more »
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Need a Fuse
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Need a 2A 120 Volt Fuse for a ree to reel tape deck.Radio Shack does'nt carry them.they said try Home Depot ? any ideas where i can get one ? Thanks for any help.
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McIntosh Clinic
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I have a McIntosh 2100 that was performance certified in 1976 at a clinic. Now it needs service - one of the channels intermittently drops. Do they still have those free clinics?
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