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cloverunderling
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Aug 23, 2017
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iguanajm
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Aug 24, 2017
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ah yes, thats very annoying...i have a monitor with bright blue light THAT IS ALWAYS ON....some black electrical tape fixed that right up. lol
cloverunderling
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Aug 24, 2017
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I use a dark black microfiber cloth (that I got with some Apple product) and drape it over the TEAC. But I'm not a fan of this hacky solution, I would prefer it if the device was just designed well in the first place. I'm actually on the market to purchase a vintage amp that I'll use underneath my monitor stand. The vintage amps get it right - one unobtrusive LED when switched on and no flashing BS.
serif
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Sep 15, 2017
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someone shared these in another thread on MD: http://www.lightdims.com/store.htm purpose made stickers that dim led lights while blending in with the device
iguanajm
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Oct 16, 2017
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That's the first thing I tried. Used a sharpie black marker. It did not work, the light bled thru. Need something thicker - maybe touch-up paint for example. The electrical tape worked for me since it wasn't a permanent solution.
The only workaround I’ve found is to enable power saving mode. That way, the LEDs only flash for about 30 seconds or a minute before they go dark.
It sounds super minor but these LEDs are SO bright, it makes the amp almost unusable in a dark room esp. when they’re flashing for your attention. Just something to keep in mind for those considering the amp. I wish there was a firmware update/setting to adjust this, but none that I have found.