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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    External Processor in/out... The BBE could go here...
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    It's been burning in all day- Zenyatta Mondatta on loop all day. I checked the input to all inputs (including both tapes and "EPL"...
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    J!m replied to the thread what are you listening to?.
    That's some good shit right there.
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    When I did my first preamp, I had a tape feed selector and an amp feed selector. Two rotary switches. You could feed LP to tape while...
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    You might try US Audio Mart. Folks there seem to be a more decent bunch but there's still the issue of shipping...
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    This solder is easy to work with- fast on and off so most of the traces held up fine. On the Aragon, which I have yet to tackle, they...
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    On the preamp? Monitor of tape 1 or 2 (for playback). Turn that off if you want another source (CD, Tuna, LP...) Other switch is for...
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    J!m replied to the thread Sweet Linda came home today..
    I would expect ANY fresh cap is going to sound better than the best 50-year-old cap.
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    Those ceramics hanging around the op amps I’m sure would benefit from being film… let’s see if the damn thing still works first and...
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    Done except for putting the op amps in their sockets. Verified 32v on all sockets (+/- 16v) near the top of the range but good. I’ll...
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    J!m replied to the thread NAD 1300 preamp upgrades.
    Finally getting to this today. Power supply almost done- recap (all raised voltage) and lower voltage zeeners. Found one voltage...
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    J!m replied to the thread Hi Everyone!.
    Welcome! Check your wallet at the door.
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    J!m replied to the thread what are you listening to?.
    Tempus Fugit; Chick Corea & Friends
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    J!m replied to the thread Is the RTR market soft ?.
    Huge risk if you ship it... Plus via eBay the buyer just says it arrived inop and you're on the hook...
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