Beginners & Purchasing Advice

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2. A soundbite of wisdom 1 2 3

   By ThirdDrawerDown, April 10, 2014   

   • audio pearls of wisdom
   • welcome to the sna community
   • 113 replies
   • 20.6k views
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   • Andre_
   • Sunday at 06:40 AM
3. Other topics

5. Questions about subwoofer in 2 channel system 1 2

   By DT999, April 13
   • 43 replies
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   • crankit
   • Yesterday at 12:55 AM

6. need some 2.0 HT advice

   By bot, March 25
   • 3 replies
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   • Kapellmeister
   • Yesterday at 12:30 AM

7. Advice for speaker upgrade for corners (pulled out a little) + Amplifier

   By Zambon, March 18
   • 23 replies
   • 704 views
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   • Zambon
   • Monday at 06:11 AM

8. Richter Wizard V thoughts

   By Petew, Sunday at 10:24 PM
   • 2 replies
   • 153 views
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   • Petew
   • Sunday at 11:42 PM

9. Outdoor speakers and amp for patio - recommendations?

   By itsme, September 28, 2020
   • 14 replies
   • 684 views
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   • Andre_
   • Sunday at 02:45 AM

10. A place for short XLR cables?

    By sebiimaks, Saturday at 08:40 AM
    • 6 replies
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    • Mining Man
    • Saturday at 10:10 PM

11. How to add WIFI support to powered bookshelf speaker

    By Begun, Saturday at 10:37 AM
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    • Begun
    • Saturday at 10:37 AM

12. My starting setup - appreciate advice on different some contracting headphone options to educate my ears 1 2

    By M.R, March 31
    • 43 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • M.R
    • Friday at 11:37 PM

13. Q Acoustics 3050 v 3050i?

    By Petew, April 13
    • 0 replies
    • 162 views
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    • Petew
    • April 13

14. Budget AV Receiver Under $500 Recommendations

    By herebedragons69, April 11
    • 12 replies
    • 324 views
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    • blakey72
    • April 12

15. simple streaming device for my parents

    By almikel, April 5
    • 18 replies
    • 489 views
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    • petetherock
    • April 11

16. Dynaudio Heritage Special - end-game bookshelf speakers?

    By mbd, February 19
    • 30 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Midget
    • April 11

17. Bookshelf speakers for Rotel A10 ≤$1k

    By vyvafc, April 8
    • 10 replies
    • 321 views
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    • Tone Malone
    • April 10

18. What pre amp / MC sound stage for Ariston RD80 + Rega RB300 arm + MC cartridge

    By EmuNightmare, March 21
    • 5 replies
    • 259 views
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    • RCAJack
    • April 9

19. can I use older speakers for surrounds?

    By Chagoi, March 16
    • 7 replies
    • 270 views
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    • Dingbat
    • April 8

20. Balanced power amp or just new cables?

    By MattyBoy, April 7
    • 0 replies
    • 129 views
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    • MattyBoy
    • April 7

21. Streaming audio hub with multiple optical inputs.

    By Noobtastic, April 2
    • 5 replies
    • 251 views
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    • Noobtastic
    • April 6

22. Keep old speaker or buy one with the package deal to keep them all the same?

    By Mattyo_11, April 5
    • 2 replies
    • 161 views
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    • hopefullguy
    • April 6

23. Turntable dustcover options - anyone used one of these 'S Covers'?

    By FNQ Outcast, April 6
    • 4 replies
    • 136 views
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    • sakabatou
    • April 6

24. Shipping guitar from US

    By mpearce38, March 18
    • 2 replies
    • 131 views
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    • Rosco8
    • April 5

25. Budget amp / my new KEF LS50s vs Studio Monitors / AV & Stereo audio journey

    By Zanny, February 28
    • 16 replies
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    • Zanny
    • April 5

26. Best path to upgrade?

    By trevito, April 4
    • 12 replies
    • 296 views
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    • Eggcup the Dafter
    • April 4

27. New Amp ( Saska. Rega. ME)

    By WFM, March 17   

    • saska
    • rega
    • me
    • 13 replies
    • 426 views
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    • andyr
    • April 1

28. Old Noob DAC advice needed

    By Petew, March 30
    • 24 replies
    • 623 views
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    • aussievintage
    • April 1

29. That Old Question Again - Beginner Setup Recommendations

    By VinylRookie, March 22
    • 9 replies
    • 413 views
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    • VinylRookie
    • March 27

30. Critique my system: Cambridge Audio 840a + Paradigm 11 + Dragonfly Red 1 2

    By Sounder10, March 22   

    • dragonfly red
    • cambridge audio 840a
    • paradigm monitor 11
    • 42 replies
    • 788 views
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    • Sounder10
    • March 27

31. Any non expensive In-Wall subwoofer amps

    By Agrowe, March 26
    • 0 replies
    • 181 views
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    • Agrowe
    • March 26

32. Trigger and RCA cables.

    By Pararigger, March 24
    • 8 replies
    • 249 views
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    • GregWormald
    • March 25

33. Preamp suggestion, not bright 2nd hand <$1000

    By ctguru, March 19
    • 16 replies
    • 666 views
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    • Mutatis Mutandis
    • March 25

34. Schiit Modi Multibit

    By MBVMike, March 24
    • 0 replies
    • 102 views
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    • MBVMike
    • March 24

35. best in-ceiling speakers for my paradigm setup, going from 3.1 to 7.1

    By ifany, March 17   

    • paradigm
    • timbre
    • in-ceiling
    • 4 replies
    • 176 views
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    • ifany
    • March 22

36. Advice on amp and floor speaker purchase

    By Joelb3108, March 4
    • 32 replies
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    • Joelb3108
    • March 19

37. Speaker stands and cable

    By vyvafc, January 10
    • 9 replies
    • 454 views
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    • muon*
    • March 19

38. Used NAD C356BEE amp + Paradigm Monitor 11 s7 speakers

    By Sounder10, March 16
    • 22 replies
    • 492 views
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    • Sounder10
    • March 18

39. Interconnects on both ends of a DAC (USB & 3.5mm/RCA)

    By Sounder10, March 17
    • 3 replies
    • 196 views
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    • Decky
    • March 18

40. Amplifier Advice for Dali IKON 7

    By Musiq, March 17
    • 6 replies
    • 188 views
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    • Musiq
    • March 18

41. Advice to upgrade front & centre speakers

    By Axl, March 9
    • 13 replies
    • 350 views
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    • anandpkumar
    • March 17

42. Step-down Transformer for Marantz 7T

    By Dawso8, March 10
    • 19 replies
    • 594 views
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    • Dawso8
    • March 17

43. Subwoofer Hi pass AND LFE connection together?

    By LuckyL, March 11
    • 5 replies
    • 409 views
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    • niterida
    • March 16

44. Why are equalisers not used for home hifi? 1 2

    By Trevm, January 11
    • 49 replies
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    • Steffen
    • March 9

45. YPAO to limit external amp volume?

    By Trevm, March 3
    • 13 replies
    • 508 views
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    • Jventer
    • March 8

46. An Amp for Tannoy s10

    By Keylocker, March 5
    • 4 replies
    • 264 views
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    • mattd2308
    • March 6

47. Lured back into vinyl

    By tammy1001, February 22   

    • vinyl
    • 7 replies
    • 379 views
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    • metal beat
    • March 4

48. Sansui 555a speaker pairing & components recommendations

    By Sharks Fan, March 2
    • 7 replies
    • 310 views
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    • Sharks Fan
    • March 3

49. Speaker advice required for bluesound powernode 2i

    By Jackoroo, February 17
    • 4 replies
    • 319 views
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    • shogun2
    • March 2

50. Bluesound Powernode 2

    By Naz.shr, February 18   

    • powernode
    • bluesound
    • 5 replies
    • 230 views
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    • shogun2
    • March 2

51. Starting the upgrade journey...

    By Adey74, January 29
    • 37 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • petetherock
    • March 2

52. Whatmough 201 speaker purchase reassurance I mean 'advice' required!

    By timmyq, March 1
    • 16 replies
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    • timmyq
    • March 2

53. Speaker upgrade this year. Sonus Faber

    By ryehifi, February 28
    • 7 replies
    • 288 views
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    • GregWormald
    • March 1

54. Adding a power amp

    By Naz.shr, February 24   

    • amp
    • amplifier
    • power amp
    • 24 replies
    • 769 views
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    • DJGopal
    • February 28

55. Turntable Conundrum

    By FNQ Outcast, January 7
    • 19 replies
    • 811 views
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    • KRSDarwin
    • February 27

56. Floorstanding Speakers

    By Graham75, February 26
    • 10 replies
    • 484 views
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    • Graham75
    • February 27

57. Amplifier Suggestions For Bowers & Wilkins 804D3

    By KY_58, August 28, 2020
    • 19 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • KY_58
    • February 26

58. System upgrade. Adelaide Ascencion Summoners? Amp pairing?

    By WFM, February 24   

    • roksan k3
    • m5si
    • adeliade speakers
    • 9 replies
    • 357 views
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    • WFM
    • February 24

59. Amplifier and Speaker Pairing for Monitor Audio Silver 200

    By fernei01, January 16   

    • monitor audio silver 200
    • 15 replies
    • 915 views
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    • stereo coffee
    • February 23

60. Recomend me a centre speaker.

    By sloper, February 10
    • 10 replies
    • 397 views
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    • sloper
    • February 23

61. Need Advise - Budget Friendly Speakers

    By caru, February 17
    • 14 replies
    • 458 views
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    • Rob Wright
    • February 21

62. Isotek 1 2

    By MaxPlumage, October 7, 2019
    • 57 replies
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    • Meluvmidfi
    • February 21

63. Headphone Help

    By Stickk, February 18
    • 4 replies
    • 147 views
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    • Stickk
    • February 20

64. Ambient/experimental vinyl & tapes in Perth (Need speakers and an amp)

    By freehat, February 6
    • 20 replies
    • 490 views
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    • 2Brix
    • February 17

65. Roksan k3 vs MF m5si vs Hegel H120

    By WFM, January 31   

    • roksan k3
    • music fidelity m5si
    • hegel h120
    • 6 replies
    • 516 views
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    • wasabijim
    • February 17

66. Rare Sansui AU-D9 amplifier & TU-S9 tuner

    By timmyq, February 13
    • 9 replies
    • 485 views
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    • anandpkumar
    • February 15

67. Col

    By Colin Taylor, January 30
    • 2 replies
    • 208 views
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    • Colin Taylor
    • February 14

68. Amp/Dac Advice - 2 Channel / 5.1 Channel setup

    By Mitchilled, February 12
    • 5 replies
    • 193 views
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    • Irek
    • February 13

69. Schiit Tube Headphone Amp Help

    By nopoweradeinusa, February 12
    • 1 reply
    • 150 views
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    • RCAJack
    • February 12

70. Future Upgrades for LCD-X

    By eclectiK, February 12
    • 0 replies
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    • eclectiK
    • February 12

71. Advice on replacing my B&Ws 1 2

    By Berkel, February 4
    • 61 replies
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    • Berkel
    • February 12

72. Advice on purchasing a streamer / DAC / headphone and preamp

    By MusicByTheFire, February 10
    • 2 replies
    • 177 views
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    • MusicByTheFire
    • February 10

73. Speaker reccomendations for Cambridge Audio CxA60 Amp

    By Hendoferson, October 10, 2018
    • 18 replies
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    • chewstation
    • February 10

74. Technics SB-E100 vintage speakers

    By timmyq, February 10
    • 2 replies
    • 191 views
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    • timmyq
    • February 10

75. Embed a YouTube clip in a post

    By FNQ Outcast, February 9
    • 2 replies
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    • FNQ Outcast
    • February 9

76. Gatti modded blu-ray players

    By Gossamer, February 7
    • 4 replies
    • 225 views
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    • mbz
    • February 8

77. Anyone purchased audio equipment from Chinese website "ebuy7 " ?

    By misternavi, November 23, 2020
    • 8 replies
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    • Dragonfly913
    • February 8

78. power conditioner Isotek Aquarius vs Isotek Sigmas (for headphones dac/amp system)

    By Klaus220, February 4
    • 2 replies
    • 320 views
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    • Neurone
    • February 7

79. Speaker Stand Fill 1 2

    By herebedragons69, January 17
    • 49 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • audiofeline
    • February 5

80. Naim Uniti Nova or something else ?

    By Startman, January 30
    • 13 replies
    • 966 views
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    • blakey72
    • February 3

81. I need a subwoofer over 12 inch. Which one is good?

    By Glenn Z, February 2
    • 4 replies
    • 337 views
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    • anandpkumar
    • February 2

82. Advice on buying a set up

    By jim13, February 1
    • 12 replies
    • 472 views
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    • mwhouston
    • February 2

83. Sansui 4000 advice needed

    By Bunno77, February 1
    • 5 replies
    • 205 views
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    • Bunno77
    • February 1

84. Help a newbie with Crossover point and Low Pass / High Pass Filtering

    By Zanny, January 31
    • 2 replies
    • 155 views
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    • Satanica
    • February 1

85. Naim Uniti Atom Over heating

    By Pukara, January 27
    • 24 replies
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    • CD Boy
    • January 31

86. Integrated amp - 1500?

    By mud_shark, January 20
    • 25 replies
    • 766 views
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    • JCvanJohnson
    • January 30

87. Pairing denon poa-t2 with pra-1000

    By James85, January 29
    • 1 reply
    • 181 views
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    • Al.M
    • January 29

88. USB DACs 1 2

    By Little_Joe, June 10, 2020   

    • dac
    • tidal
    • tidal masters
    • 48 replies
    • 3.2k views
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    • BrownMagic
    • January 28

89. AV Australia - Online Store

    By Oliver Rajcino, January 28
    • 1 reply
    • 267 views
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    • david j
    • January 28

90. How to connect speakers to HMV 8+8

    By Ascamps, January 27
    • 3 replies
    • 252 views
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    • RCAJack
    • January 27

91. Starting from scratch

    By JimC, September 1, 2020
    • 14 replies
    • 682 views
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    • cram
    • January 27

92. Will a Power Amp Always Improve a Home Theatre

    By GarySteegs, January 15
    • 18 replies
    • 603 views
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    • Snoopy8
    • January 27

93. Simplifying.

    By Ruffter, January 25
    • 11 replies
    • 467 views
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    • Snoopy8
    • January 26

94. Hi New Member !

    By Oliver Rajcino, January 26
    • 3 replies
    • 126 views
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    • Snoopy8
    • January 26

95. Internal DAC better than Cambridge Audio Dacmagic?

    By mud_shark, January 21
    • 2 replies
    • 347 views
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    • mud_shark
    • January 24

96. Questions on first system plan

    By tehkrohnz, January 21
    • 5 replies
    • 289 views
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    • Al.M
    • January 24

97. Which ECC83 and ECC82 tubes

    By scuzzii, October 11, 2020
    • 38 replies
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    • aussievintage
    • January 23

98. Power / Pre or Integrated - what to do?!

    By NeilW, January 20
    • 12 replies
    • 521 views
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    • Ooogh
    • January 22

99. DAC purchase suggestions

    By HobartHiFi, January 20
    • 2 replies
    • 283 views
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    • madfonzy
    • January 21

100. Newbie Amp Help.

     By JerryFF, January 10
     • 24 replies
     • 518 views
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     • JerryFF
     • January 20

101. Donations.

     By splatt, January 19
     • 1 reply
     • 188 views
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     • david j
     • January 19

102. Step by step - new system advice

     By Dr.Azz, January 7
     • 5 replies
     • 425 views
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     • anandpkumar
     • January 19

103. 12v Trigger TV/amplifier help

     By copeland83, January 16
     • 0 replies
     • 103 views
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     • copeland83
     • January 16