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I tried to buy 5 LS IIs and a turntable from the local dealer. Cash in hand, not a dime off list and in his words "I don't have time to look up the specs for the cartridge that comes with that table". Nuff said, I have not darkened his door again.

Sorry OT Seabrook is a bit of a drive from Texarkana eh? I'm originally from Clarksville.

Peachless = noiseless

Ok brainiacs answer this. Could I use a DMM to check for potential from one chassis to another? What value?

All is worth a shot Fenderbender. I think I sorta did that by proxy. I ran connection from chassis ground of amp to chassis of preamp.

Below is what Mark had me try: Try this:Connect ONLY the preamp and power amp. No other components whatsoever. DoneUse the MOST GENERIC rca cables you have. No special cables. DonePlug preamp and power amp into SAME electrical circuit. No filters, conditioners, generators, or other AC gadgets. DoneConnect amp to speakers only. No subwoofers, or other gadgets. DoneSet preamp left and right level controls to 12:00 o'clock position. Set volume to zero. Pre-amp level control and volume changes make no difference. On my MC-2125 and Klipsch Belles there is a distinct hum and some hiss detectable from 50% gain on amp and increases as the gain is increased. Both channels. This noise is not there when I use the C-28 or Denon AVR-4306 AVR as preamp or disconnect the Peach. When I go from standby to play there is definite click/pop approx 3-5 seconds before the 45 sec timeout (enough to swing the amp meters 20% deflection) and then the hiss/hum comes on. Sometimes during this check I heard pre-amp volume pot noise (click/pop) at about 1100 but it was not consistent. I perceive slightly less hum but definitely still there following removal of the Verastarr cables and disconnecting the Jolida CD, not a major difference.Is there hum?Move volume up...is there hum? If yes, there may be something wrong with the preamp and I will have to get it here to fix.

Darn I have been looking for those. THANKS. They fit my dual sided monopole grill. These unique items remove all distortion from the sizzle that Black Angus Beef makes on the grill. It really amplifies the sweetness of Montreal Grillmate seasoning. Yea, I know I should not be putting this out into public domain but now with the new order (socialism) running our country what I have is yours, I got my check today to pay off my mortgage and the flat screen is expected tomorrow. We all know it was the last administration's fault that just because you don't work should be no reason that you can not afford a $50K auto and bizzillion dollar house, the check will be here soon.

Your girl will get used to her new home but needed to visit for a checkup before her adopted Dad gets to enjoy! You know kids, they get cranky when removed from familiar surroundings. We just wanted to make sure she was properly nourished and any preventative innoculations were administered. No problem at all (well it actually stinks as I wanted to hear it like that) but I know that we'll be 'all good" with a little delay. You know, like my kids at Christmas. Not a bad anology as my son had to wait 2 weeks to play his Rock Band 2 guitar from Santa as it was dead on arrivial. Difference is EASPORTS customer service is dismal. Thanks Bob. Retired Squid PS: Have you spoken with a friend of mine here in Atlanta about a Sony ES preamp you may or may not have been selling. We were talking today and he wondered if it was you based on nothing except state of residence.

Yep, that's it and you can come tonight to get any of these:For Sale: Quartets, Chorus IIs, Academy, McIntosh C-28, MR-74 & MAC-1700; Pioneer SX650 and 727, Meridian DAC, Denon EQ, Carver Dolby Processor, Niles Ac and speaker switchers, Klipsch AB networks, K-77 tweeters, K-55-Ms When's the shindig at your place???

Just wanted to add a note that although I seem to be having issues with my setup and this Peach, Heritagebob (the forum member I bought it from) has contacted me regarding this issue. I did not want to give any impression that he is not a standup guy. We are awaiting Mark's diagnosis to see if it is a preamp or my setup problem. Mike

Thanks, I check in with him after he looks at the Peach. I've been doing some heavy duty searching and reading on many topics regarding the original Peach from many sources. Best I can tell, while there may be some noise issues (mostly hiss and not the preamp's fault) I have not found hum problems. As stated before, this is my first tube experience (except for the Jolida CD) and I just can not imagine you guys with mega dollar systems putting up with the hum I heard. Hard time decribing it but at 3-4 feet from speaker it was clearly audible above my DLP fan noise and computer fans. From sitting position 12-13' away I knew it was there. We'll see what's up.

UhOh, what pray tell is the 6H30, I might need one of those [^o)] OK, google is my friend. I assume you are talking about the 6H30 tubes. You installed 3? Matched set? Obtained from? Cost?

No matter what was selected Lz/Hz or HT the hum was there. See first post. Additionally all grounds were tried lifted, all grounds were taken to earth (8' buried copper), normal household circuit, Monster HTS 5100SS or the normal 20 amp hospital circuit dedicated to amp and pre-amp. Basically these: anytime Peach was connected to amp it hummed with amp gains past 50% no matter what selection was made to any pot or switch on the Peach (except of course OFF or Standby). I tried all Mark's troubleshooting and sent it back on his recommendation. I am hoping there is something wrong with the preamp as nothing here worked and no other combinations of equipment on my circuit has done this in the 4 years that the mancave has been operational. If the preamp has an issue I am sure Mark will get it worked out. If not, then I have had an expensive lesson that I don't need to be 'tubing'. Apologies: I don't mean to come across as an a**hat and I truly appreciate the help and suggestions! Bring them on I'll try them all.

BBQ brisket or pork rib sauce 1/2 gal white vinegar 2 tablespoon each: salt, black pepper, red (cayene) pepper, dry mustard, chili powder 1/2 - 1 1/2 cup sugar (to taste, I use 1 cup) 4 tablespoons ketchup or catsup if you prefer Mix all dry ingredients together with whisk (prevents mustard from clumping) Bring vinegar to rapid boil stir in dry mix add ketchup Boil for 5 minutes; reduce to hard simmer 5 minutes Place boneless country style pork ribs in suace and allow to slowly simmer (barely bubble) for 15 minutes; grill over medium hot charcoal, use sauce to dip Brisket (must be untrimmed): prep as above but place brisket in deep pan with sauce in oven at 250 for about 30 minutes covered. Hot marinade. Cook brisket in smoker at 250-275 with hickory and a small amount of mesquite. I cook for 12-14 hours for 15 lb brisket IMPORTANT brisket must be fat side UP in smoker.

and I would have preferred that the gal laid down the law and said NO Way. If that had happened that setup would still be in Georgia, at my house. You are way wise, early bird gets worm. ENJOY!

Here's my deal, dumb as it may be. I want to use my 2125 as my 2 channel amp and my L&R amp in the HT mode. In order to do that and be able to set the HT levels I need the amp gain knobs at max as my AVR has more wattage (center and sides/rear). With amp gains at 1/2 I dial the AVR to it's max -12db on center and surrounds and just barely equalize SPL. On my Denon this precludes higher volumes as the max volume is reduced by the amount of reduced gain to any speaker. With the amp gains past 1/2 I get the hum. Also, I want to set the L/R levels (balance) equal and my PAA-3 is in the shop (display failed and they are on back order until the 22nd. Now while max gain on either of the preamp or the amp may not be matched exactly at least when I have them maxed I can say "OK brain they are matched" rather than trying to tweak them in as my listening position is several feet away and to the side of the controls. The wife is deaf in one ear so bless her heart, she can't help me and would run away before touching my stereo. Second: Good money for a pre-amp that I don't want to hear a hum from no matter how high I turn up the gain. Third: I guess I could buy more Mc amps to equalize HT

Niles selector 12 volt triggered for me. L&R Belles (with the rest) thru the AVR and then Harmony 880 tells the AVR to mute, 5 seconds later (no overlap) the L&R Belle switches to the Mc amp and 5 seconds later the 2 channel rig powers up using 12 volt triggered Niles AC strip. Opposite on the way back to HT. With the Peach I'll just burn a calorie or 2 and hit HT mode for pass thru.

I can attest to that, Mark is gonna make me happy with the Peach that is way out of warranty.

The Peach gains and volume control has no effect on the hum. At any setting, if the preamp is in play mode, the hum is present. Mark sent me some things to try and then recommended that I send it back to him. Got it boxed up and plan to ship today. On a side note, I ordered the Tercel as well.

HUMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I recently aquired an original Peach and married it up with my MC-2125. Problem is when the amp gain is turned up past 50% I begin hearing a hum which increases as gain is increased. Lz/Hz/HT mode makes no difference. Removed all inputs to preamp, no difference. Changed interconnects and power circuits, no difference. It's in the box headed back to Dr Mark for his healing powers but I was wondering if anyone else had suffered this. Back in the rack where all ladies belong

Now I just I'll have to be the judge of that. Send the 7007 down for a few hours days, months of listening time. But sadly my recently acquired Peach has been boxed up to send off to JMusic for a repair.

Owned and repair my X-2000R over several years, I hate myself for selling it. What's the problem?

If the Jolida is an option from you I can recommend hotrodaudio. Nice folk there (local to me so I got to audition in his lab). Got some interconnects from them also ( http://www.verastarr.com/) and was unhappy with the fit of one jack...done deal, it was rectified immediately. Cigarbum disagrees but I can't hear the $K difference with his Mc CD. Sorry Bob, I'll bring some more scotch.

I use the same as the original owner of your Mc/Cornwalls, Jolida JD100A. Did you listen to Bob's while you were there. I bought mine new from and modified by http://hotrodaudiomods.com/jolida-jd100/ .