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Counterpoint SA-20 Amplifier
I would list it for sale here, or on ebay as an auction with clear description of the issues and a "needs repair - as-is" buy. Someone will buy it happily, possibly at a surprising price. 
VPI Hw-19 Jr. Thoughts?
I had a VPI HW19 jr and while it was a nice table, it was somewhat of an entry table. It bought one to upgrade from a Music Hall MMF-5 and wasn't overwhelmed. It's a sturdy table, but I think most folks want them because they can be upgraded to th... 
Modifying the TAD-60
I agree, an separate chassis would be preferable to me. 
Rating system insanity
glad it turned out thanks to PS Audio. Situations like this are what negative feedback was created for . . . 
Amp with best bass control
Electron Kinetics Eagle 2, 4, etc. Also Bedini amps - at least the Bedini 100/100. 
Totem Sttaf
I've used my Sttafs with tubes and a multiple different SS amps. I would not say they are a better match for Tubes, but they do sound really nice with tubes. All of the amps I have used, at least the ones that sound good with them are high power (... 
Yaqin integrated anybody heard them or own one
I had a 50W EL34 based integrated (I think the model was MC10L or something like that). For the money it was very nice. I didn't have it for long so I can't say anything about reliability. I sold it because it was a spare system that didn't get us... 
Totem Sttaf
sounds like it's time for you to punt on the Sttafs. They are one of my favorite speakers ever - I've never had any complaints, but tastes differ. It's possible the stiuation you have is contributing to it (amps, room, etc), but still, you tried. ... 
What's it worth?
you need to pay for the bluebook subscription. Also, buy an for sale ad. 
Totem Sttaf
break in may be an issue in this case with <100 hours on them, although Totem says 60-80 hours is the normal break in time. I recall the dealer telling me 100-200 hours. I would pull them further out into the room if you can. Also, try differen... 
Totem Sttaf
the key to Sttafs is set up. They must be out from the wall, and the distance between them is also important. In my experience the Sttaf's image is huge extending well outside the speakers and in some cases past the walls. They need to be at least... 
Does it bother you?
I notice some artists recordings are leaps better than others. Further some of them are just bad; although the music is good so I assume they are recording for ipod listening only.Whether the artists who consistently record outstanding fidelity an... 
B&K amplifier Fans
have you checked ALL of the fuses? There are fuses inside the amp. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
16 total counting those that worked/ were used.First as a cheapo Garrad changer lost/gonePioneer PL12DII lost/goneYamaha YPD-6 SoldMusic Hall MMF5.1 SoldVPI HW19jr SoldPink Triangle IPink Triangle AnniversaryPink Triangle I SoldHeybrook TT2 SoldLe... 
Guitar's...what do the audionuts play?
mine has changed comepletely since last time. Electrics: 3 Fender Strats (1 MiA, 1 MiM, 1 highly mod'd MiM), 2 Fender Telecasters, 1 Gibson Les Paul, 3 Brian Moore's (i2, i9f, i8), Gretsch Synchromatic, Cort Triggs 2, PRS Tremonti. Amps: too many ...