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  1. Smoothjazz

    PS Audio Repair Therapy

    Wow, you are to be commended for your effort, time and resilience. Way beyond my capability, that's why I had to get rid of my ps audio dectet after 12 years usage. Had been previously repaired by a dear friend who is no longer on this earth. (y) super work
  2. Smoothjazz

    China: has brand China made any strides in the hifi market in SA?

    Much of the electronics we buy are made in China anyway, even if the brand name is not a dead giveaway. Personally i have no problem , quality is reasonable and more importantly the affordability factor. For e.g. SA motoring enthusiasts decried the quality of Chinese origin cars a decade ago...
  3. Smoothjazz

    Hubbell plugs fitting very poorly in Furutech E TP80 conditioner - American standard plugs

    Good morning I recently purchased a pre-owned Furutech conditioner to replace my PS Audio unit which died after 12 years of faithful service. My cables fitted the PS Audio unit very snugly, this is not the case on the Furutech. There is a lot of movement and even the slightest tug pulls the...
  4. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    This is the installers reason for using the can connection "On the settings in the inverter it is selected can, and 1 of 3 protocols and there is a selection of 3 protocols for rs485, however when setting up it remained alarming on all three rs485 settings and on can it connects to the protocol...
  5. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    Morning, yes it is but the LI symbol flashes continously
  6. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    Communication is via can presently
  7. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    With the slight respite in loadshedding recently they have probably been mostly fully charged. I am going to run them this weekend even if there is no loadshedding to test if that overcomes the Sunday shutdown
  8. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    Thank you very much for this, it makes a lot of sense. Will chat to installer to look into it. Holding thumbs this is going solve the issue
  9. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    Morning Vaal The shut down occurs when we not having loadshedding. SOC is 100% at the time of shutdown. Happens weekly in the early hours of a Monday morning between 2am and 4am when the load is mostly likely at the lowest. I reset batteries and everything is back to normal. My challenge is if...
  10. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    I posted on powerforum before I posted here. Got one question - no suggestions
  11. Smoothjazz

    GROWATT 5000TL Hvm inverter

    Need some help to address the weirdest occurrence. Set up is 48v , 2x5kva Leoch LEFLI 48100 batteries and Growatt inverter. On the last 3 Monday mornings at approximately 3.30am, the system shuts down and we are not load shedding at the time. I reset the main battery, system powers up, state of...
  12. Smoothjazz

    EU standard plugs - where to purchase

    Thanks very much - completely forgot about RS
  13. Smoothjazz

    EU standard plugs - where to purchase

    Good evening Im looking for someone who can supply a few good quality EU standard plus (to fit ISOTEK power center) After some 15 years or so my PSAUDIO unit packed up and they don't make anything in my price range anymore. So, i have no choice but to replace American standard plugs on my...
  14. Smoothjazz

    Help with setting up Svs sb3000 subwoofer

    I intend using the sub in a stereo setup only. The preamp is a Parasound P6 and the speakers are MA Plii. Looking for some guidance on subwoofer settings on both pieces of equipment to get great synergy. Many thanks
  15. Smoothjazz

    Gas braai advice needed

    Have a look at the Chad O chef range. We have had one for over 20 years, stainless steel outer unit. We live at the coast and there are no signs of rust
  16. Smoothjazz

    Foray onto valve amplification

    Thanks Air This is very comprehensive, thanks for taking the time to research this. Push/Pull appears to be the answer. Once i have some options narrowed, i will seek some more guidance
  17. Smoothjazz

    Foray onto valve amplification

    Thanks Fredeb, have emailed Karel too.
  18. Smoothjazz

    Foray onto valve amplification

    Thank you to all those who responded with suggestions and thoughts. I am definitely looking at pure tube only. On bench test reviews the MA's efficiency is rated between 86 and 88db, somewhat lower than the the quoted 90db - i think the push/pull configuration would be the best? I have sent...
  19. Smoothjazz

    Foray onto valve amplification

    Good morning members The happiest and most successful 2022 to you. I want to foray into valve amplification this year and am looking for some advice as my knowledge in this area of audio is very little. I have done some reading/research and the Mingda brand appears to be very highly rated...
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