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No frills CD player for tube amp
Doge6 tube CD player from Pacific Valve. An amazing player with an expansive, beautiful sound. A bit over your budget, but that's the way things always go. 
Totem Mani-2
I have to disagree with Jaybo on that. The Mani's, when driven by a big amp, have incredible low end response, but without sacrificing the mids. They are low impedance and pretty power-hungry if you want to play them loud. As to your amp, I don't ... 
What do I need for LP care
Watch this video -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CtWeL9OCrgThere are tons of opinions and no end to how crazy people get with it (ok, including me), but if you just want clean records without a lot of fuss, a record cleaning machine is the way to... 
which speaker cables to buy?
I've tried some of the Signal Cable products and have found them to be excellent performers and very fairly priced. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their products. 
Upgrading Music Hall 2.2 tone arm.
Try a Herbie's mat. It added amazing fullness to the sound of my Music Hall MMF-5. Horrible on my Linn, so that only goes to show... something or other. 
Anyone Know Anything On McIntosh XRT25 Speakers
I think you're in a position that many have been in since the growth of internet retailing and A'gon. You're contemplating a significant purchase without an audition, which is something many of us have done I'm sure. You know what the answer to th... 
Linn Ikemi owners
If you are concerned about it, you can always have Linn check it for you. The only thing is, Linn has informed me that Linn repairs must be handled through Linn dealers, which may be kind of tricky if you didn't buy from a Linn Dealer. Of course, ... 
Best amps for Totem hawks?? please help
What do you mean by - the Thule is having "trouble" driving the speakers? Last time I saw them at THE show, Vincent was using an Ayre integrated and CD and the power was adequate. Maybe you're just driving those small drivers past their capability? 
Does anybody smell smoke?
Rub it down with cat urine. That will definitely get rid of the smoke smell. Hope this helps. 
MHZS CD player
Yes, Lampizator - it was an interesting article, as after he tore apart the company for the misleading info, which was justified, he described the sound as "10 out of 10 for people who don't know better". Despite the left-handed nature of the comp... 
MHZS CD player
Don't take this as rude, but - why do you care? It's a Chinese-made CD player. Why do you need to know the specific source? If you really need to know, I guess Pacific Valve can tell you. I haven't heard the MHZS players, but they are highly revie... 
Best power conditioning under 400 bucks
No - the wiremold strip does not offer isolation between the outlets, but I wouldn't worry about it. Just worry about the sound. If it sounds great, do you really care? If you love the AR1p and demand the additional isolation, you can sell it for ... 
Stand Recommendation
Fritz makes great stuff. Don't skimp on the stands. They act as part of the speaker and are instrumental in obtaining a good sound. IMO, find a pair of the 4-post Target MR stands and be done with it so you can really enjoy your new speakers. 
Linn LP 12
Honesty is important, but so is skill. 
Best power conditioning under 400 bucks
Plug a $50 Wiremold strip into an AR1p and enjoy. Amazingly good. I'm now using an AR6 and, while I haven't compared the two systems head to head, my aural memory tells me the AR1p/wiremold didn't give up much to the AR6.