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and great hearing Clubs (actually discos) were pretty benign from a noise exposure standpoint. I also played guitar in a rock band, spent 3 years working underground with a conventional mining crew, 3 years doing stadium sound reinforcment for Carlo Sound, and 30 years working in a high-speed printing facility. By all rights I should be deaf now! What's that you say? Yes I expect you like me have a hearing deficit LOL

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Room is 400 Sq'. more importance than loudness is quality. I'm going with normal stereo wiring, if that isn't lound enough will go mono.

Thanks for that informative report. I know now what to do.

Knowing the power consumption of the ALS I guess thats where I got tripped up between power steering and the mono stereo switch. What you think Dom? since I am separating channels with different amps ?

Leave the switch in stereo for power steering. Use mono if you need more power (might result in reduced soundstage). [/quote That I didn't know. Thanks for your wisdom, and wire it as shown on the back of the amp - to red and + to red.

I knew you would know DOM ya da man. So, I just need to move switch from stereo to mono on both amps adn good to go?

Thanks Jim, you've got it. I haven't done as yet but would like to know what issue I would run into. Double checked to clarify, I have 3 of the amps, I gave one to my daughter (inverting), and double checked and the two I have are non inverting so that makes it simpler no?

Yes full range mono but one for left speaker and 1 for right speaker. Of course the inputs would be one on left and one on right from the pre.

not splitting highs and lows. One amp (amp 1) would deliver to left channel speaker (I forget the term used for this type of amping where when you use one channel only it gets power from the other channel on the amp) and you connect - wire to pos red left and + wire to pos right on that amp) and then on the other amp (2) for right channel speaker with same configuration on that amp [ Just the same as amp 1.] Using driver terminology instead of speaker in other posts.

Thats ok with me James. Just send me a pm when your ready Brutha....

It appears I have several issues that need to be addressed in my system. I have 4 amps driving 6 drivers. One of my TFM35's is going to need service. ( and later the other TFM35 also). This amp is buzzing and clicking off on protection mode and back on again cycling with loud audible buzz. So I am going to change the system until I get it repaired. I'm going to drive a pair of ALS originals with a pair of M1.0T's MKII opt 2. one amp for each channel. One amp is non inverting and the other is inverting. On the back is the stereo mode switch. I assume this needs to be selected to mono if I am going to use one amp for left and one amp for right channel application no? and wire it to take full load to each driver no? My M4.0 is driving my woofer section of my Home built dirvers and the other TFM35 is going to be driving the uppers on the same Home built unit. I have a m200 I'm going to be using temporary to drive the JBL's I built. Also, anyone interested in taking on a cap and repair on the TFM 35? The other issue I need to track down is a hum or distortion after units have been on for about 45 mins. when using TT. I disconnected TT and even used a different TT but is still present. Yet if it is selected to a different input selection is quiet. Wondering if something in the pre input on for phono is having an issue.

Welcome back home Brutha

Welcome to the site Hotrod. I don't have a sunfire, as it's out of my budget but there are some here that do and can answer your questions. Sit back, page through the site and someone will be along shortly to answer your question

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So glad to see positive outcomes and out looks Jim, glad your back brutha

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Welcome aboard Matt, you've come to the right place. Not only will you find carver enthusiasts here, such as yourself, but other interesting subjects, from speaker builds to turntable builds, to about anything imaginable. There are some very skilled folks here in all walks of life, and many are jack of all trades. Glad to see you become a member. Enjoy the ride. BTW thanks for the pics and your speaker builds are fantastic!!!

You do amazing work on these refurbished units !!!! Enjoying your posts thanks for sharing

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