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oppo's volume control
Hi, in my case I am using the Oppo with an integrated amp. My speakers are fairly efficient and my amp is rated at 150wpc.   I found that if I set the Oppo's volume at variable : 85 it allows me to have the volume knob on my amp at 10-11 oclock al... 
How good is phono stage in Musical Fidelity A300?
I am reviving this post, I am using the a300's phono stage as well liking it but don't have much to compare it to. Would it be worth upgrading should I even bother? 
Arcam fmj cd33
any major differences between the fmj cd23 and the 33? 
Stereo channel balance/image
Thats what I thought well i've come to the conclusion that its either my amp or my cd player, I now notice it on cd's aswell. Tried everything the only thing left to do is to test the speaker wires. This is driving me nuts. Is imbalance usually co... 
Stereo channel balance/image
Ghosthouse: i'm not sure what you mean when you say "switch TT leads into phono pre-amp first or switching phono pre-amp leads next"? Do you mean connecting the turntable's rca's into the output of the phono preamp instead of the phono input? Than... 
How to properly isolate a turntable?
forgot to mention the rumble happens mostly and mainly on the first track of a vinyl then it goes away slowly.... 
How to properly isolate a turntable?
I have a rega p3 I cannot put the turntable far from my speakers so now it sits on a wooden floor with a carpet. Underneath the table I put a couple of granite tiles its a little better but for some reason i'm getting more rumble from the right si... 
Suggestions for an integrated amp?
Thanks for the suggestions, what initially led me to write up this post is because i've seen a musical fidelity for sale in a classifieds. Also, I like the fact that its rated at 85wpc unlike the a3.2 and a5 that are above 100wpc, also, the a3 has... 
Suggestions for an integrated amp?
s7horton , you can view my system by cliking the link right on the bottom of my message, thanks. 
How's your music library?
Ashra--> have you read "silence" from John Cage?? I'm actually almost half way through it and I find it amazing a little too philosophical but I like it! 
How's your music library?
Mine is quite little compared to most people here on audiogon. I have about 115 cd's and 50 lp's which includes every style from Jazz , Contemporary Classical, Rock, Electronic , Blues , to Avant-Garde etc... I've been starting to build a music co...