cford

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Whole house surge protection/voltage regulation
I would suggest that you DO NOT use a Sola type CV Transformer. The way these devices work is to ferro-resonate with a capacitor that is built into the unit and their output voltage. They have lots of harmonic distortion, good line regulation, Ok ... 
any audio buffs in SW VA?
Hi!I also live in Blacksburg. I have Paradigms also (bought when I lived in Raleigh). Email me at charlesjford@yahoo.com and I'll send you my phone no. 
Rectifying bridge.
The diode bridge converts the AC voltage out of the transformer (after being converted to a lower voltage). The only ways it can offer improvement are:1) little more reliable2) Because it is operating at a lower percentage of its rated voltage, it... 
Amplifier Hum
The problem could also be that over time with heating and cooling cycles, something such as the transformer mounting has loosen up so check that all screws are tight. 
phono stage volume
I don't think the problem is the cartridge. I put in my old Audio Techica cartridge and its level is about the same. I think its the 34dB gain of the phono input to the Halfer. Any way to increase its gain? 
speaker buzzing
The Radio Shack matching transformers back to back (parts # 15-1253C and 15-1140B) fixed the problem.Thanks for all the help