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  1. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    I must admit that all the guidance recieved here gives me the confidence to open up and at least check for things like this, as well as supplying a good dose of humor for the day. What a Top bunch of Gents? you lot are. :clap: :thumbs: :dop:
  2. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    again thanks...its all greek to me at the moment. :giggle: i have very little electronic experience.
  3. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    Thank you everyone for your explanations. i have a better understanding of Ohms and how they work. I think I also found the culprit and will be sourcing replacement fuses today. the pic below shows it all. WD thanks for that bit of info. if not for that I would not have checked and just taken...
  4. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    Thanks for that info. I have been playing it for prolonged time on A+B setup. i checked it again last night with just the one set of speakers and it still does the same as expected. I saw the fuse through the grills and thought i should check it out. I will do so tonight with high hopes its only...
  5. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    thanks Pagan. I wasnt to sure about that channell setup and made the assumption. fdlsys yes it is an old amp. i disconnected it and will give it a test later today again. i didnt smell any burn..channel just died.
  6. Jvl75

    Can Ohms blow a channel?

    Good morning All My Pioneer SA 508 amp is 8 ohms 4 Channels. Running Boston Accoustics A60 speakers also 8 Ohms as well as JPW monitors that I see is 6 Ohms. Usually play this setup on all four speakers but over this weekend the wife wanted some radio and when switched on only one channel was...
  7. Jvl75

    Records to Die For (R2DF)

    listening to Timo Lassy and im spellbound.wow thans for the tip. will give the John McLaughlin's 4th Dimension - The Boston Record a listen later.
  8. Jvl75

    Mobile Baby vs HiFi

    teach them from young where they can and cant go and there will be no problem. up to today my kids know to stay away from my gear and rather come and ask me to put it on for them.
  9. Jvl75

    The crisp sound of vinyl...

    isnt that crisp sound why we all listen to vinyl? :facepalm: :BWAHAHAH:
  10. Jvl75

    Removing platter from Technics SL-D212

    Thanks all for the great advice. platter came off as explained easy peasy. now to sort out the feet as one foot is missing. any idea where I can source that or do i need to do the squash ball thing?
  11. Jvl75

    Removing platter from Technics SL-D212

    Gentlemen I thank you kindly for your valued input and guidance. its appreciated.
  12. Jvl75

    Removing platter from Technics SL-D212

    thank you but just a question? is the spindle not connected to the motor? wont that cause damage or does one need to be really cautious? Thanks JohnnyIC for the response.
  13. Jvl75

    Removing platter from Technics SL-D212

    Good morning Forumites I need to know how to remove the platter on the Technics SL-D212 for cleaning? u purchased a 2nd hand one and its a bit tarnished. pulling on the platter in an attempt to lift it feels pretty stuck. I dont want to just yank it in fear of causing damage. could anyone...
  14. Jvl75

    Ray Charles & Cleo Laine - Porgy & Bess

    I have this album on CD and have also been looking for a Vinyl copy but its so pricey.
  15. Jvl75

    Ray Charles & Cleo Laine - Porgy & Bess

    last i watched the movie Ray and my 11 year old daughter who is very musically inclined was reduced to tears when I told her a bit of the story. shes to young to watch the movie but the music got her attention from her bedroom. what a cool comment...
  16. Jvl75

    Naspers' new ShowMax to compete with Netflix

    after alot of trying to sort it out last night I gave up and went to bed. will take up that battle again later today.
  17. Jvl75

    Naspers' new ShowMax to compete with Netflix

    Showmax doesnt want to work on my android media player. I will have to spend some time playing over the weekend to get it to work.
  18. Jvl75

    Is it my imagination or what?

    the newest pressing I have is one by Amy Winehouse purchased 2013... it falls very short of all my much earlier pressings. besides the sound being a bit flat the highs are very hi and the lows too low. no amount of EQ fiddeling can sort it out. I listen to alot of jazz from the 30's and this...
  19. Jvl75

    Naspers' new ShowMax to compete with Netflix

    Im using uplink thats on the android platform and connects via wifi. it works ok. just ok. when i connect via cable its alot better but then again my internet is crap.
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