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Tweaks for turntables?
Herbie's Audio makes some nice TT mats if that's something you are looking for.Chris 
Buying selling Lp's?
I'm not sure what Rwwear is referring to with "enlightened and disappointed", but I personally greatly prefer analog to digital. LP's require more care, and patience than digital and are not as quiet (generally). There is a lot to know about turnt... 
Good Multi-Channel Amp for HT and 2ch Audio?
I have a Classe five channel that I like real well. It's not exactly going to kill my tube amp or anything, but it does the trick with my Maggies.Chris 
Current recordings on vinyl?
Guy's, it's really not anything out of the ordinary to record 24 track analog. Mix down to analog two track and than make both a digital and analog stereo master. CHris 
Acapella vs. Avantgarde
Jim,Thanks again for taking the time to respond here..... It's selfish I know, but man I wish you were still involved with these speakers.Chris 
Acapella vs. Avantgarde
Jim,I know this is a bit of a general question that has a lot of variables that need to be considered...... But, do you have a baseline/starting place for crossover frequency on the AVG/Sub 225's? I think the manual suggests 220Hz or something cra... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Has anyone tried a power conditioner with adjustable voltage (something like a PS Audio Powerplant) to lower incoming line voltage? I read somewhere that this was a very effective addition; lowering voltage = lower motor noise+ better timing stabi... 
Most Effective Tweaks
I have put either Maple shelves (where they would fit) or smaller Maple blocks under everything..... It has made a big difference under some stuff, small differences under others.... All for the better.Chris 
Tube CD player?
I'm stickin with my Theta Miles. 
Thorens 124/125/126 vs Rega P3/MMF-5
Paul,If you don't dig the idlers that's cool. However, I think you are making some blanket statements about "antique turntables" and being rather condecending to some of the people who own them. FWIW, I once owned a VPI HW19 Mk3. I liked that tabl... 
Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25
Moebious,Or a car.... Or a house.... Oh, wait.... I do need an outlet to plug the mono blocks into!!! C:-)C. 
Thorens 124/125/126 vs Rega P3/MMF-5
Ihcho,Yes that is one of the threads.... the original is 3000 posts long (or something similarly crazy). Not all Thorens 'tables are idler drives. I am not real up on all of their models (maybe someone else can chime in), but I know the 124 is an ... 
Thorens 124/125/126 vs Rega P3/MMF-5
Check out the home despot thread.... Idlers are where it's at.Chris 
Avantgarde horn help
I have been told by my dealer that it's not a good idea.... Can't tell you why, other than it's probably a royal pain in the a_ _.Chris 
Speaker suggestions for an Art Audio PX25
Moebius..... Yeah, I saw the ad; serious coveting going on over here. Like you say though.... It all comes down to the scratch.... sigh.Chris