Recent content by mozzzzz

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    what are the ADA885 4.1 THX's from Altec?

    ADA885 is a older unit, you'll get no support. THX is 50% owned by Creative labs so Altec gives away their money to the competition. Kind of stupid huh? Don't buy the Altec. I worked in thier engineering lab for over 2 years so you need info about any models email me.
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    Logitech z640 or Altec 251

    The Altec 251's had problems overheating and the metal speaker stands would crack the bottom plastic. I worked in the Altec engineering dept for over 2 years and at one time had hired over 15 temps to take these apart, place plastic washers on the transformer screws so they wouldn't get as hot...
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    ALTEC LANSING 641 sub giving no output? advise?

    This model is known to blow the outputs for the subwoofer channels. It is a class d amplfier that is kind of pushed a bit too hard. I have seen many of these with bad sub channels. Altec decided they got your money now the product is discontinued. I worked in Altec Lansing engineering dept for...