After running for one hour at 1/3 power, the Rotel RB-1090's case was quite hot, but not abnormally so. DC offset measured 1.8mV in the left channel, 1.1mV in the right. The amplifier is noninverting, with pin 2 positive in its balanced mode. Voltage gain into 8 ohms measured 28.8dB (22dB balanced).
Playing country attorney extraordinaire Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986-1995), he enjoyed another ratings bonanza as the show was nominated for four Emmy Awards. Andy passed away at his home in Dare County, NC on the morning of July 3, 2012 at the age of 86. Don Knotts (Barney Fife)
07/03/2013 08:23 am ET. Iconic TV personality Andy Griffith died one year ago today (July 3). Griffith, who passed away at age 86, was best known for the characters Sheriff Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, which ran from 1960 to 1968, and as the title character in the courtroom drama Matlock, which ran from 1986 to 1995.